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    Morin (en. Morin)

    /mɔ.ʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A horse of Eastern breed recognized for its gentleness.
    This morin is very affectionate.
    Ce morin est très affectueux.
    A term used to refer to a somewhat simple-minded person.
    Don't be a morin, think before you act.
    Ne sois pas morin, réfléchis avant d'agir.
    In certain regions, refers to a naive young man.
    He is still a morin with his childhood dreams.
    Il est encore un morin avec ses rêves d'enfance.

    Etymology

    The term 'morin' comes from Old French, used to designate a specific breed of horses.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a morin
    To be naive or simple-minded.
    être un morin
    to look morin
    To have a distracted or simple appearance.
    avoir l'air morin
    a morin in the herd
    A person who does not integrate well into the group.
    un morin dans le troupeau

    Related Words

    morinette
    Affectionate term for a little morin.
    morinette
    morinel
    A breed of horses similar to the morin, but faster.
    morinel

    Slang Meanings

    An idiot.
    Stop acting like a morin!
    Arrête d'agir comme un morin !
    A person who follows trends without thinking.
    This guy is really a morin, he does everything others do.
    Ce type est vraiment un morin, il fait tout ce que les autres font.