Merlin (en. Merlin)

/mɛʁ.lɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Small falcon, often used in falconry.

The merlin is an agile bird that mainly hunts small birds.

Le merlin est un oiseau agile qui chasse principalement des petits oiseaux.

Nickname given to a cunning or sly man.

He managed to fool everyone; he’s a real merlin.

Il a réussi à tromper tout le monde, c'est un vrai merlin.

The term 'merlin' comes from the Latin 'merula', which means 'blackbird'.

to be a merlin

To be clever or cunning.

être un merlin

merlin of the Woods

Expression designating a wizard or a mysterious character.

merlin des Bois

falcon

Bird of prey similar to the merlin.

faucon

raptor

Carnivorous bird that hunts.

rapace

wizard

Person who practices magic.

sorcier

A cunning man who manages to manipulate others.

Look at him; he is really a merlin in what he does.

Regarde-le, il est vraiment un merlin dans ce qu'il fait.

An individual who has a particular talent for getting out of tricky situations.

He’s a merlin; he always knows what to say to ease tensions.

C'est un merlin, il sait toujours quoi dire pour apaiser les tensions.