Mouston (en. Mouston)
/mu.stɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Young sheep.
The mouston is very playful in the meadow.
Le mouston est très joueur dans le pré.
Affectionate term for a gentle animal.
Look how cute this mouston is!
Regarde comme ce mouston est mignon!
Trivial trick or scheme.
He used a mouston to trick his friend.
Il a utilisé un mouston pour duper son ami.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'mouton', meaning sheep.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be soft as a mouston
Means to be very gentle or harmless.
être doux comme un mouston
milk lamb
Refers to a lamb that is fed milk.
mouston de lait
to act like a mouston
To behave in a passive or docile manner.
faire le mouston
Related Words
sheep
Domestic animal raised for its wool and meat.
mouton
lamb
Young sheep, particularly delicious in cooking.
agneau
beta
Term emphasizing a gentle or weak nature.
bêta
Slang Meanings
Affectionately designate a child or a sweet person.
Look at this mouston, he's too cute!
Regarde ce mouston, il est trop mignon!
A term for someone who follows the crowd.
He is really a mouston, he does whatever the group says.
Il est vraiment un mouston, il fait tout ce que dit le groupe.