python

python (snake)

noun pee-TOHN Rare

Origin: Greek Puthon (the snake sense)

Also means

Python (programming language)

Usage Note

Python in French refers to the large constricting snake, as well as the programming language Python. In both senses it is masculine and invariable in form. The snake's name comes from Python, the mythological serpent slain by Apollo at Delphi; the programming language was instead named after the comedy troupe Monty Python.

Examples

"Le python peut avaler des proies entières."

Natural Translation

The python can swallow prey whole.

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