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    Hédouin (en. Hedouin)

    [edwɛ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A draft horse, often used for agricultural work.
    The hédouin is particularly suited for work in the fields.
    Le hédouin est particulièrement adapté aux travaux dans les champs.
    A specific type of horse that is robust and strong.
    Hédouins are known for their strength and endurance.
    Les hédouins sont connus pour leur force et leur endurance.
    A horse used for pulling or transporting.
    The farmer needs a hédouin to pull his plow.
    Le fermier a besoin d'un hédouin pour tirer sa charrue.

    Etymology

    The word 'hédouin' comes from old French, derived from the word 'haeduin' meaning 'draft horse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be as strong as a hédouin
    To be extremely strong.
    Être aussi fort qu'un hédouin
    To have a hédouin in your stable
    To have a valuable or powerful resource.
    Avoir un hédouin dans sa écurie

    Related Words

    draft
    Type of horse used for heavy work.
    trait
    stable
    Building where horses are kept.
    écurie
    farmer
    Person who works in agriculture.
    fermier

    Slang Meanings

    To be robust
    He works like a hédouin!
    Il work comme un hédouin!
    To be in a difficult situation but with the potential to overcome
    He is like a hédouin, even when things go wrong, he stays standing.
    Il est comme un hédouin, même quand ça va mal, il reste debout.