dragon

/dʁa.ɡɔ̃/
1.
nounmasculine

mythical dragon (large legendary reptile, often fire-breathing)

Le dragon crache du feu pendant la scène finale.

The dragon breathes fire during the final scene.

2.
nounmasculine

a harsh, severe or domineering person (often used of someone strict)

Fais gaffe, la gardienne de l'immeuble est un vrai dragon.

Watch out, the building's caretaker is a real dragon.

Synonyms:mégère, sévère, tyran
3.
nounmasculine

dragoon (historical/army cavalry soldier; member of a unit called 'les dragons')

Il sert comme dragon dans un régiment de l'armée.

He serves as a dragoon in an army regiment.