Giguet (en. Leg)

/ʒiɡɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A small river fish, often called a bitterling.

We caught giguets in the river this morning.

Nous avons pêché des giguets dans la rivière ce matin.

A colloquial term for a young man or a child.

Look at that giguet playing in the garden.

Regarde-moi ce giguet qui joue dans le jardin.

A type of cheerful and lively character.

This giguet always brings joy to the party.

Ce giguet apporte toujours de la joie à la fête.

The word 'giguet' comes from old French 'giguet', meaning small fish, which has roots akin to terms designating young men.

to be a giguet

To be a young man full of life.

être un giguet

to have giguets

To have many young friends or acquaintances.

avoir des giguets

bitterling

A freshwater fish similar to the giguet.

goujon

kid

A young boy, often used affectionately.

gamin

small

Referring to something small or young.

petit

A carefree and friendly young man.

He is really a giguet, always smiling and cheerful.

Il est vraiment un giguet, toujours souriant et joyeux.

A curious child, often fearless.

The giguet decided to explore the old attic.

Le giguet a décidé d'explorer le vieux grenier.