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Monfils
/mɔ̃ fil/
Definition
1
A French surname derived from Old French 'mau fils,' literally meaning 'bad son' or 'ill son,' used as a nickname.
2
Famously borne by professional tennis player Gaël Monfils, known for his acrobatic style and nicknamed 'La Monf.'
Examples
Monfils a sauté si haut que la balle a cru qu'il était un drone.
Monfils jumped so high that the ball thought he was a drone.
Avec Monfils sur le court, même la gravité prend des vacances.
With Monfils on the court, even gravity takes a vacation.
Monfils n'est pas mon fils, mais il rend chaque match un spectacle gratuit.
Monfils isn't my son, but he turns every match into a free show.
Face à Monfils, les adversaires se demandent si c'est du tennis ou du cirque.
Against Monfils, opponents wonder if it's tennis or a circus.