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    Corbeau (en. Crow)

    /kɔʁ.bo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Black bird, known for its hoarse cry.
    The raven was cawing in the trees.
    Le corbeau croassait dans les arbres.
    Symbolically, it can represent death or bad luck.
    In some cultures, seeing a raven is a sign of misfortune.
    Dans certaines cultures, voir un corbeau est un signe de malheur.
    In literature, the raven is often a mysterious character.
    The poem *The Raven* by Edgar Allan Poe explores themes of grief and loss.
    Le poème *Le Corbeau* d'Edgar Allan Poe explore les thèmes du chagrin et de la perte.

    Etymology

    The word 'raven' comes from the Latin 'corvus', which also means 'raven'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
    It is better to have something certain than to dream of something better but uncertain.
    mieux vaut un corbeau dans les mains que deux dans le ciel
    love raven
    An expression designating a jealous person.
    corbeau d'amour

    Related Words

    basket
    A container used to hold items, often made of wicker.
    corbeille
    carrion crow
    A bird that resembles the raven but has different plumage.
    corbeau-pie

    Slang Meanings

    A spy or a jealous person
    Don't be a raven, I'd prefer you to stay discreet.
    Ne fais pas le corbeau, je préfère que tu restes discret.
    A person who criticizes or denounces
    Stop acting like a raven, it adds nothing to the discussion.
    Arrête d'agir comme un corbeau, ça n'ajoute rien à la discussion.