lanterne rouge
lanterne rouge · lanternes rouges
The competitor in last place in a competitionThe competitor in last place in a competition; the person or entity at the bottom of a ranking
Meaning
2 sensesThe competitor in last place in a competition; the person or entity at the bottom of a ranking
Last place in a competition or other ranking
Origin
From French lanterne rouge (literally “red lantern”), referring to the red lantern at theFrom French lanterne rouge (literally “red lantern”), referring to the red lantern at the rear of a train.
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Forms
plural: lanternes rouges| Singular | lanterne rouge |
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irregular
See also
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