lanterne rouge
English edit
Etymology edit
From French lanterne rouge (literally “red lantern”), referring to the red lantern at the rear of a train.
Noun edit
lanterne rouge (plural lanternes rouges)
French edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
lanterne rouge f (plural lanternes rouges)
- (literally) red lantern
- (specifically) red lantern at the rear of a train
- (chiefly sports) Lanterne rouge, the competitor in last place in a competition; the person or entity at the bottom of a ranking
- 2018, “Liga - 17e journée : Valence s'arrache contre la lanterne rouge”, in Eurosport:
- Ce ne fut pas une sinécure mais le Valence CF a fini par s’imposer dimanche contre la lanterne rouge Huesca (2-1)
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- (chiefly sports, originally cycling) Lanterne rouge, last place in a competition or other ranking
- 2010 August 18 "Les taxis parisiens réputés malpolis" RFI:
- Londres figure en tête du classement et Paris en lanterne rouge.
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- 2010 August 18 "Les taxis parisiens réputés malpolis" RFI:
Descendants edit
- → English: lanterne rouge