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    Chevaux (en. Horses)

    /ʃəvo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Large herbivorous animal, domesticated, used for transportation, work, or leisure.
    The horses are running in the field.
    Les chevaux courent dans le champ.
    A unit of measurement for power, particularly used in the field of engines.
    This car has 150 horsepower under the hood.
    Cette voiture a 150 chevaux sous le capot.
    The set of horses in a stable or a region.
    The horses on this farm are very well cared for.
    Les chevaux de cette ferme sont très bien soignés.

    Etymology

    The word 'horses' is derived from the Latin 'caballus' which refers to a horse.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have horses
    To be exciting or fast.
    avoir des chevaux
    racehorses
    Horses specially trained for racing.
    chevaux de course
    to ride a horse
    To take a seat on a horse to ride it.
    monter à cheval

    Related Words

    horse
    Animal of the same species, commonly used for work and leisure.
    cheval
    horseback riding
    The art or sport of riding horses.
    équitation
    equestrian farm
    Establishment dedicated to the breeding and training of horses.
    ferme équestre

    Slang Meanings

    To have horsepower in the sense of being fast or fit.
    This car really has horsepower!
    Cette voiture a vraiment des chevaux !
    Said of a person who has energy or is very active.
    He really has horsepower, he never stops!
    Il a vraiment des chevaux, il ne s'arrête jamais !