Colombes (en. Doves)

/kɔ.lɔ̃b/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Bird of the family Columbidae, often symbolized as a symbol of peace.

The doves flew over the city.

Les colombes volaient au-dessus de la ville.

Domestic or wild pigeon.

She rescued an injured dove in the garden.

Elle a recueilli une colombe blessée dans le jardin.

Dove made of metal or ceramic, often used in art and decoration.

He has a magnificent statue of doves in his living room.

Il a une magnifique statue de colombes dans son salon.

The word 'dove' comes from the Latin 'columba', meaning pigeon.

wave with a wild soul like a dove

Refers to a person who is free-spirited.

vague à l'âme sauvage comme une colombe

dove of peace

Symbol used to represent peace.

colombe de la paix

help the dove

To help someone in difficulty.

aider la colombe

pigeon

Bird of the same kind as the dove, often more common.

pigeon

peace

Symbolic of peace, often associated with the dove.

pax

wings

Part of the bird's body that allows it to fly.

ailes

A sweet or peaceful person.

She is truly a dove, always ready to help others.

Elle est vraiment une colombe, toujours prête à aider les autres.

An attractive woman.

Look at that beautiful dove at the bar.

Regarde cette belle colombe au bar.