Jaeger (en. Jaeger)

/jɛɡɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A type of bird of prey, particularly the young of a raven.

The jaeger is often observed in coastal areas.

Le jaeger est souvent observé dans les régions côtières.

A hunter, someone who tracks and captures animals.

The village jaeger brought game for the feast.

Le jaeger du village a pris du gibier pour la fête.

From the German word 'Jäger', meaning 'hunter'.

in the manner of a jaeger

with the agility and cunning of a hunter.

à la manière d'un jaeger

to act like a jaeger

to act in a way that tracks or pursues someone.

faire le jaeger

hunting

The activity of tracking and capturing animals.

chasse

raptor

A bird that feeds on live prey.

rapace

tactic

The method employed to achieve a goal, often used in the context of hunting.

tactique

Intrepid hunter.

This guy is a real jaeger, he never misses his target.

Ce gars est un véritable jaeger, il ne rate jamais sa cible.

A person who closely follows someone.

She is a jaeger in this relationship, watching every move.

Elle est un jaeger dans cette relation, surveillant chaque mouvement.