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    Jument (en. Mare)

    /ʒy.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Feminine form of horse, used in the context of breeding or equestrianism.
    The mare is ready for competition.
    La jument est prête pour la compétition.
    A draft mare is often used for agricultural work.
    The draft mare assists with plowing.
    La jument de trait aide aux labours.
    Some horses are valued for their agility, like certain showjumping mares.
    This mare has won several medals at the jumping competition.
    Cette jument a gagné plusieurs médailles au concours de saut.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'iumentum' which denotes a draft animal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    war mare
    Mare used in conflicts, often for military work.
    jument de bataille
    draft mare
    Woman horse used for heavy work.
    jument de trait
    to be like a mare
    To be strong or resilient.
    être comme une jument

    Related Words

    horse
    Domestic animal, often used for work or sport.
    cheval
    equestrianism
    The art of riding a horse.
    équitation
    rider
    Person who rides a horse.
    cavalier

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a robust or strong-willed woman.
    She is the mare of the group, always ready to do anything.
    Elle est la jument du groupe, toujours prête à tout faire.
    Sometimes used derogatorily to describe a woman lacking elegance.
    He joked that she had a mare-like look.
    Il a plaisanté en disant qu'elle avait un look de jument.