Cygnes (en. Swans)

/siɲ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Large bird, often white, with a long neck and a triangular-shaped nose.

Swans swim gracefully on the lake.

Les cygnes nagent gracieusement sur le lac.

Symbol of beauty and purity in many cultures.

In mythology, swans are often associated with love stories.

Dans la mythologie, les cygnes sont souvent associés à des histoires d'amour.

Migratory animals that move to find warmer areas during winter.

Swans make long journeys to escape the cold.

Les cygnes font de longs voyages pour échapper au froid.

From Latin 'cygnus', which means 'swan'.

to have the spirit of a swan

To be graceful and elegant in one's movements.

avoir l'esprit d'un cygne

like a swan

In a majestic or calm manner, despite hidden efforts.

comme un cygne

black swan

A species of swan with black plumage.

cygne noir

paper swans

Paper folding in the shape of a swan, often used in origami.

cygnes en papier

Refers to someone who is beautiful on the outside but superficial.

He is like a swan: very beautiful but lacking depth.

Il est comme un cygne: très beau mais sans profondeur.