Coq (en. Rooster)

/kɔk/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Domestic bird known for its crowing.

Example sentence: The rooster crows at sunrise.

Le coq chante au lever du soleil.

Definition: Male of the gallinaceous species, often raised for its meat or eggs.

Example sentence: The farmer raises roosters in his yard.

Le fermier élève des coqs dans sa basse-cour.

Definition: Symbol of pride or bravery.

Example sentence: He is as proud as a rooster.

Il est aussi fier qu'un coq.

Etymology/Origin: The word 'rooster' comes from the Latin 'cocus', which means 'cook' or 'roast.'

Common phrase: to have a rooster in one's head

Meaning: To be a bit crazy or unbalanced.

avoir un coq dans la tête

Common phrase: rooster to donkey

Meaning: A sudden change of subject in conversation.

coq à l'âne

Common phrase: to rise with the rooster

Meaning: To get up very early in the morning.

se lever avec le coq

Related word: hen

Description: Female domestic bird of the same species as the rooster.

poule

Related word: colt

Description: Young horse, used to establish an analogy with young animals.

poulain

Related word: heath rooster

Description: A type of wild European rooster.

coq de bruyère

Slang meaning: A man who boasts too much.

Example: That man is a real rooster; he always talks about his exploits.

Cet homme est un vrai coq, il parle toujours de ses exploits.

Slang meaning: A man who seeks attention, usually about his appearance.

Example: Look at him, he styles his hair like a rooster!

Regarde-le, il se coiffe comme un coq!