Âne (en. Donkey)

/an/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A domesticated herbivorous mammal, the donkey is often used as a pack animal.

The donkey carries heavy loads in the mountains.

L'âne porte des charges lourdes dans les montagnes.

Figuratively, refers to a person considered foolish or narrow-minded.

Don't be so donkey, think a little!

Ne sois pas si âne, réfléchis un peu !

In certain contexts, can refer to a stubborn person.

He is stubborn as a donkey.

Il est têtu comme un âne.

From Latin 'asinus', meaning donkey.

to have a donkey behind oneself

To be followed by an obstacle or difficulty.

avoir un âne derrière soi

to be stubborn as a donkey

To be obstinate.

être têtu comme un âne

mule

Hybrid animal resulting from a donkey and a horse.

mule

equid

Member of the zoological family of equids, including horses, donkeys, and zebras.

équidé

Nickname used to refer to a ridiculous person.

Look at him, he is really a donkey.

Regarde-le, il est vraiment un âne.

Expression referring to a hard worker.

That guy works like a donkey.

Ce gars là travaille comme un âne.