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    Gilquin (en. Gilquin)

    /ʒil.kɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of small aquatic birds.
    The gilquin mainly feeds on insects and aquatic plants.
    Le gilquin se nourrit principalement d'insectes et de plantes aquatiques.
    A bird with colorful feathers found near rivers.
    In the park, I spotted a gilquin playing in the water.
    Dans le parc, j'ai aperçu un gilquin en train de jouer dans l'eau.
    A species present in certain protected areas.
    Habitat conservation is essential to preserve the gilquin.
    La conservation des habitats est essentielle pour préserver le gilquin.

    Etymology

    Probably derived from words in Old French designating aquatic birds.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a big deal out of nothing
    To exaggerate a situation of little importance.
    en faire tout un gilquin
    a gilquin in its element
    Someone who feels very comfortable in a situation.
    un gilquin dans son élément

    Related Words

    birds
    Winged animals belonging to the class of birds.
    oiseaux
    habitat
    The set of ecological conditions that an organism needs to live.
    habitat

    Slang Meanings

    To be in disorder or in a chaotic state.
    This place is a real gilquin!
    Cet endroit est un véritable gilquin !
    To apply an unconventional method.
    To solve this problem, we need to act in a gilquin way.
    Pour résoudre ce problème, il faut agir à la gilquin.