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    Grue (en. Crane)

    /ɡʁy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Migratory bird, often gray in color, belonging to the Gruidae family.
    The gray crane migrates south every autumn.
    La grue cendrée migre chaque automne vers le sud.
    Lifting instrument used in construction.
    The crane was used to lift heavy materials at the construction site.
    La grue a été utilisée pour soulever les matériaux lourds sur le chantier.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'grus', which also refers to a bird.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    snowy crane
    It is a species of crane that is mainly found in North America.
    grue des neiges
    to strut
    Refers to someone who walks easily or spectacularly.
    faire le grue
    army of cranes
    Expression referring to a large concentration of cranes at a work site.
    armée de grues

    Related Words

    to crane
    Action of lifting or manipulating something with a crane.
    gruer
    crane factory
    Department or workshop where cranes are located.
    gruerie
    small crane
    Small crane or similar device.
    gruette

    Slang Meanings

    To have a tall stature
    He really looks like a 'crane' on this site.
    Il fait vraiment une 'grue' sur ce chantier.
    To be awkward
    Stop moving like a crane!
    Arrête de te déplacer comme une grue!