"héros" meaning in French

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Noun

IPA: /e.ʁo/ Audio: Fr-héros.ogg Forms: héros [plural], héroïne [feminine]
Etymology: 14th century, borrowed from Latin hērōs, from Ancient Greek ἥρως (hḗrōs). The aspiration is secondary and originated in the desire to avoid les héros sounding like les zéros. The related words remain unaspirated. Etymology templates: {{bor|fr|la|hērōs}} Latin hērōs, {{der|fr|grc|ἥρως}} Ancient Greek ἥρως (hḗrōs), {{m|fr||les héros}} les héros, {{m|fr||les zéros}} les zéros Head templates: {{fr-noun|m|f=héroïne}} héros m (plural héros, feminine héroïne)
  1. hero Tags: masculine Categories (topical): Narratology Related terms: anti-héros, héroïne, héroïque, héroïsme, super-héros
    Sense id: en-héros-fr-noun-rmx50Q8f Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, French terms with aspirated h

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