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    Coucou (en. Cuckoo)

    /ku.ku/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A bird from the cuculidae family, known for its call.
    The cuckoo sings in the spring.
    Le coucou chante au printemps.
    A phrase used to greet someone in a friendly way.
    Coucou! How's it going?
    Coucou ! Comment ça va ?
    verb
    To make a sound imitating the call of the cuckoo.
    She waved from afar to get his attention.
    Elle a coucou au loin pour attirer son attention.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'cuculus', which means 'cuckoo' in reference to the bird.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    coucou, how are you?
    A friendly way to ask if everything is alright.
    coucou, ça va ?
    to say hi
    To greet someone in a friendly manner.
    faire un coucou
    peek-a-boo
    A game where you hide and suddenly appear, often played with children.
    coucou caché

    Related Words

    cucul
    A diminutive of coucou, often used informally.
    cucul
    cuckoo-war
    A term to denote a friendly competition.
    coucou-guerre

    Slang Meanings

    A familiar way to say hello.
    When I see her, I always say coucou!
    Quand je la vois, je dis toujours coucou !
    A term used to get someone's attention.
    Coucou, look here!
    Coucou, regarde ici !