noun🔗ShareCorbeauA bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call."I saw a crow perched on the telephone wire, making a loud, croaking sound. "J'ai vu un corbeau perché sur le fil téléphonique, émettant un son rauque et fort.animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe cocoricoThe cry of the rooster."The rooster's crow woke me up early this morning. "Le cocorico du coq m'a réveillé tôt ce matin.animalsoundbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePapillon corbeauAny of various dark-coloured nymphalid butterflies of the genus Euploea."The butterfly fluttering near the flowerbed was a crow butterfly. "Le papillon voltigeant près du parterre de fleurs était un papillon corbeau.animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePied-de-bicheA bar of iron with a beak, crook, or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar."The carpenter used a crow to lift the heavy wooden beam. "Le charpentier a utilisé un pied-de-biche pour soulever la lourde poutre en bois.materialutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorvusA gangplank (corvus) used by the Ancient Roman navy to board enemy ships."The Roman soldiers used the crow to quickly board the enemy ship. "Les soldats romains utilisaient le corvus pour aborder rapidement le navire ennemi.militarynauticalweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrépine(among butchers) The mesentery of an animal."The butcher carefully examined the cow's crow before preparing the meat. "Le boucher examina attentivement la crépine de la vache avant de préparer la viande.animalanatomyfoodpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorbeauA black person."I saw a crow walking down the street. "J'ai vu un corbeau marcher dans la rue.racepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareL'emblème, insigneThe emblem of an eagle, a sign of military rank."The general wore the silver crow insignia to signify his high rank in the military. "Le général portait l'insigne de corbeau argenté pour signifier son grade élevé dans l'armée.militarysigntitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharechanter (pour un coq), crierTo make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance."The children crowed with excitement when they heard the good news about the upcoming school trip. "Les enfants ont crié d'excitation en entendant la bonne nouvelle concernant la prochaine sortie scolaire.soundanimalbirdactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCrier, se vanterTo shout in exultation or defiance; to brag."He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards."Il passe sa journée à se vanter d'avoir gagné la partie de cartes.characterattitudecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTester l'ancheTo test the reed of a double reed instrument by placing the reed alone in the mouth and blowing it."Before the orchestra rehearsal, the oboist would crow his reed to make sure it was vibrating properly. "Avant la répétition de l'orchestre, le hautboïste testait son anche pour s'assurer qu'elle vibrait correctement.musicsoundtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
