moby dick

language: fr

definitions

  1. The legendary white sperm whale from Herman Melville's 1851 novel, renowned for its colossal size, fierce temperament, and role as the primary antagonist in the story.
    fr: Baleine blanche
  2. A widely recognized metaphor for an overwhelming, all-consuming obsession or an apparently insurmountable challenge that dominates one's focus and resources.
    fr: Incarnation d'une obsession

examples

  1. Captain Ahab's relentless hunt for Moby Dick ultimately led to his tragic downfall.

    La chasse implacable du capitaine Achab à Moby Dick a finalement conduit à sa chute tragique.

  2. Trying to fix this legacy codebase without documentation feels like chasing Moby Dick.

    Essayer de réparer ce vieux code sans documentation, c'est comme chasser Moby Dick.