chameleon

caméléon

Lézard capable de changer de couleur et d’attraper des insectes avec sa longue langue.

En anglais simple : A lizard that can change its skin color and catches insects with a long tongue.

• The chameleon caught a fly.
• Chameleons can move their eyes separately.
• A small chameleon sat on the branch.

Expressions courantes : green chameleon, pet chameleon, chameleon skin

caméléon

Personne qui change facilement de comportement, d’opinion ou d’apparence pour s’adapter aux autres ou aux circonstances.

En anglais simple : Someone who easily changes their behavior, views, or appearance to suit different people or situations.

• He is a political chameleon.
• As a social chameleon, she fits into almost any group.
• The actor became a chameleon, changing completely for each role.

Synonymes : Zelig

Expressions courantes : political chameleon, social chameleon, a real chameleon

caméléon

Dont la couleur change selon la lumière, la température ou l’angle de vue.

En anglais simple : Changing color when the light, temperature, or viewing angle changes.

• The car has chameleon paint.
• Its chameleon finish looks blue from one angle and purple from another.
• They tested a chameleon coating on the metal.

Synonymes : color-changing

Expressions courantes : chameleon paint, chameleon finish, chameleon coating