Also means
giant
Usage Note
Titan in French refers both to the mythological Titans (primordial giants of Greek mythology) and figuratively to any person of exceptional power or stature — un titan de l'industrie ('an industry titan'). It is always capitalised when referring to the mythology; lowercase in figurative use.
Examples
"Il était considéré comme un titan des affaires."
Natural Translation
He was regarded as a titan of business.
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