Hussonnet (en. Hussonnet)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A small, often colorful bird.
The hussonnet sings joyfully in the garden.
Le hussonnet chante joyeusement dans le jardin.
A representative of a species from the finch family.
The hussonnet has vibrant plumage in summer.
Le hussonnet a un plumage vibrant en été.

Etymology

The term hussonnet comes from the old word 'husson', a diminutive of 'hus' meaning 'bird'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sing like a hussonnet
To have a beautiful voice.
chanter comme un hussonnet
to be cunning like a hussonnet
To be very clever.
être rusé comme un hussonnet
to have the plumage of a hussonnet
To have a colorful or attractive appearance.
avoir un plumage de hussonnet

Related Words

bird
A feathered animal that flies.
oiseau
song
Sound produced by birds.
chant
nature
The environment of animals and plants.
nature

Slang Meanings

A lively and energetic person.
Look at him, he is as cheerful as a hussonnet.
Regarde-le, il est aussi joyeux qu'un hussonnet.
Someone who talks a lot.
She can't stop talking, she is just like a hussonnet.
Elle ne peut pas s'arrêter de parler, elle est exactement comme un hussonnet.