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    Corneille (en. Crow)

    /kɔʁ.nɛj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A black bird often associated with legends.
    The crow caws in the garden.
    La corneille croasse dans le jardin.
    A symbol of misfortune in certain cultures.
    He saw a crow and thought it was an omen of bad luck.
    Il a vu une corneille et a pensé que cela portait malheur.
    An animal known for its intelligence.
    Crows are known for solving complex problems.
    Les corneilles sont réputées pour résoudre des problèmes complexes.

    Etymology

    The word 'crow' comes from the Latin 'corvinus', which means 'black' or 'of the raven'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to think oneself smarter than a crow
    To have a high opinion of oneself.
    se croire plus intelligent qu'une corneille
    to have a crow's voice
    To have a rough and unpleasant voice.
    avoir une voix de corneille

    Related Words

    raven
    Similar black bird, often associated with superstitions.
    corbeau
    corvid
    Family of birds including crows and ravens.
    corvidé
    intelligence
    The ability to understand and reason, often attributed to crows.
    intelligence

    Slang Meanings

    To be unlucky
    He always has problems; he's a real crow.
    Il a toujours des problèmes, c'est un vrai corneille.
    To be cunning
    She is as clever as a crow.
    Elle est maligne comme une corneille.