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    Faucon (en. Falcon)

    fo-kon

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A bird of prey of the genus Falco, known for its speed.
    The falcon rose quickly into the sky.
    Le faucon s'est élevé rapidement dans le ciel.
    A term used to refer to a person who monitors or spies.
    He is a political hawk who closely watches the movements of his opponents.
    Il est un faucon politique qui observe attentivement les mouvements de ses adversaires.
    An aggressive military strategy.
    They adopted a hawkish approach in the negotiations.
    Ils ont adopté une approche de faucon dans les négociations.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'falco', meaning 'falcon'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a falcon
    To be vigilant and attentive.
    être comme un faucon
    war hawk
    A person who advocates for the use of military force.
    faucon de guerre
    to throw a falcon
    To closely monitor or control something.
    lancer un faucon

    Related Words

    falconry
    Art and technique of hunting with falcons.
    falconerie
    falco
    A type of bird that includes falcons.
    falco
    raptor
    A bird that feeds on live prey.
    rapace

    Slang Meanings

    A spy or a person who monitors.
    He is a real hawk; he knows everything that is happening.
    Il est un vrai faucon, il sait tout ce qui se passe.
    An aggressive person in a debate.
    She is a hawk in business; she does not hesitate to assert herself.
    Elle est faucon en affaires, elle n'hésite pas à s'imposer.