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    Héron (en. Heron)

    /e.ʁɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large bird with a long neck and long legs, belonging to the family Ardeidae.
    The heron stood still by the water, watching for a fish.
    Le héron se tenait immobile au bord de l'eau, guettant un poisson.
    Term used to designate specific species of herons, such as the grey heron.
    The grey heron is one of the protected species in this region.
    Le héron cendré fait partie des espèces protégées dans cette région.
    Also used symbolically to evoke patience or solitude.
    She felt like a heron, observing the lives of others without participating.
    Elle se sentait comme un héron, observant la vie des autres sans y participer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ardea', which means 'heron'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water heron
    Refers to a certain type of heron living near ponds.
    héron d'eau
    to act like a heron
    To act in a haughty or pretentious manner.
    faire le héron
    heron of malemer
    A person who often complains without reason.
    héron de la malemer

    Related Words

    egret
    Bird of the family Ardeidae, often confused with the heron.
    aigrette
    stork
    Large bird, often associated with legends about delivering babies.
    cigogne
    sandpiper
    Small wading bird, often observed in aquatic environments.
    bécasseau

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to a person who hangs around aimlessly.
    Stop acting like a heron, come help us instead.
    Arrête de faire le héron, viens plutôt nous aider.
    To sit idly without doing anything, often while watching others.
    He was there, acting like a heron while the others worked.
    Il était là, à faire le héron pendant que les autres travaillaient.