Couleuvre (en. Snake)

ku-lœ-vr

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A common, non-venomous snake, often found in fields and forests.

The grass snake moved silently through the grass.

La couleuvre se déplaçait silencieusement dans les herbes.

Used in slang to refer to a cunning or hypocritical person.

Don't trust him, he's a real grass snake.

Ne lui fais pas confiance, c'est une vraie couleuvre.

From Latin 'colubra' meaning snake.

to have a grass snake under one's foot

To be in a delicate or dangerous situation.

avoir une couleuvre sous le pied

to be like a grass snake on a rock

To be very uncomfortable.

être comme une couleuvre sur un rocher

snake

Amphibious animal, often associated with connotations of danger or deceit.

serpent

reptile

Group of cold-blooded animals, including snakes, lizards, etc.

reptile

A sneaky person.

The politician is a true grass snake, he doesn't hesitate to lie.

Le politicien est un véritable couleuvre, il n'hésite pas à mentir.

Someone who sneaks in discreetly.

She slipped in like a grass snake to avoid being noticed.

Elle est entrée comme une couleuvre pour ne pas se faire remarquer.