Chèvres (en. Goats)

/ʃɛvʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Domestic ruminant mammals, generally raised for their milk, meat, or wool.

Goats are often kept on farms for cheese production.

Les chèvres sont souvent gardées dans les fermes pour la production de fromage.

Their milk is used to make various types of dairy products.

Goat cheese is appreciated for its distinctive flavor.

Le fromage de chèvre est apprécié pour son goût distinctif.

It is an animal characterized by its ability to climb steep terrains.

Goats are often seen on mountains, where they move easily.

Les chèvres sont souvent vues sur les montagnes, où elles se déplacent facilement.

From the Latin 'capra', meaning goat.

to have a goat's head

to be stubborn or obstinate.

avoir une tête de chèvre

to win goats

to have an unexpected gain or success.

gagner des chèvres

to act like a goat

to be shouting or making noise.

faire des chèvres

goat farm

Raising goats.

chèvrerie

goat cheese

Cheese made from goat's milk.

fromage de chèvre

caprine

Relating to goats.

caprin

A person considered to be a bit crazy or eccentric.

She is completely goat-like with her crazy ideas.

Elle est complètement chèvre avec ses idées farfelues.

To have a laid-back or carefree attitude.

He is always goat-like, he never cares about the consequences.

Il est toujours chèvre, il ne se soucie jamais des conséquences.