English

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Etymology

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From French lanterne rouge (literally red lantern), referring to the red lantern at the rear of a train.

Noun

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lanterne rouge (plural lanternes rouges)

  1. (chiefly sports) The competitor in last place in a competition; the person or entity at the bottom of a ranking
  2. (chiefly sports, originally cycling) Last place in a competition or other ranking

French

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /lɑ̃.tɛʁ.n(ə) ʁuʒ/
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Noun

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lanterne rouge f (plural lanternes rouges)

  1. (literally) red lantern
  2. (specifically) red lantern at the rear of a train
  3. (chiefly sports) Lanterne rouge, the competitor in last place in a competition; the person or entity at the bottom of a ranking
  4. (chiefly sports, originally cycling) Lanterne rouge, last place in a competition or other ranking

Descendants

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  • English: lanterne rouge