Martin (en. Martin)

maʁtɛ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Bird that is part of the swallow family.

The kingfisher is often seen by the riverside.

Le martin-pêcheur est souvent vu au bord des rivières.

Name of a legendary or historical figure.

Saint Martin is an important figure in the history of Christianity.

Saint Martin est un personnage important dans l'histoire de la chrétienté.

Derived from the Latin 'martinus', diminutive of Mars, the Roman god of war.

Like a martin

To be very agile or fast.

Comme un martin

To have martin

To be cunning or mischievous.

Avoir du martin

martinet

A small bird from the family Apodidae.

martinet

kingfisher

A predatory bird that primarily feeds on fish.

martin-pêcheur

Endearing term for someone charming.

She is really a little martin, always joyful.

Elle est vraiment un petit martin, toujours joyeuse.

A shy or fearful man.

Don't be a martin, go talk to her!

Ne sois pas un martin, va lui parler!