Daim (en. Suede)

dɛm

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Ruminant animal from the deer family.

The deer primarily feeds on grasses and leaves.

Le daim se nourrit principalement d'herbes et de feuilles.

A domesticated species of deer, often raised for its meat.

In some farms, deer are raised for meat production.

Dans certaines fermes, on élève des daims pour la production de viande.

The deer is often hunted for its antlers.

Hunters go looking for deer in the autumn.

Les chasseurs partent à la recherche de daims en automne.

From Old French 'daim', derived from Latin 'dama', which means 'deer' or 'doe'.

to be like a deer in headlights

To be dazzled or paralyzed by fear.

être comme un daim dans les phares

to take the deer

To adopt a shy or reserved attitude.

prendre le daims

stag

An animal similar to the deer but generally larger.

cerf

doe

Female of the stag, often confused with the female deer.

biche

To remain still, paralyzed by sudden fear.

He froze like a deer in headlights when he saw the car coming.

Il est resté comme un daim dans les phares quand il a vu la voiture arriver.

To behave in a reserved or shy manner.

She is always a bit of a deer in social situations.

Elle est toujours un peu daim en société.