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    Mouton (en. Sheep)

    [mu.tɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Domestic animal raised for its meat, wool, or milk.
    The sheep grazes peacefully in the field.
    Le mouton paît tranquillement dans le champ.
    An individual considered a follower, lacking originality.
    He always follows others like a sheep.
    Il suit toujours les autres comme un mouton.
    The term used in cooking to refer to the meat of this animal.
    Roast lamb is delicious during holidays.
    Le mouton rôti est délicieux lors des fêtes.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'multo' meaning 'many hairs'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    follower of Panurge
    Expression designating a person who blindly follows others.
    mouton de Panurge
    black sheep
    An individual considered an outsider in a group.
    mouton noir
    to behave like a sheep
    To behave in a conformist manner, without critical thinking.
    avoir un comportement de mouton

    Related Words

    lamb
    Young sheep, often considered a delicacy.
    agneau
    ram
    Adult male of the sheep species, often used for breeding.
    bélier
    wool
    Textile fiber from the fleece of the sheep.
    laine

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does not think and follows others.
    He is like a sheep; he does everything his friends tell him.
    Il est comme un mouton, il fait tout ce que ses amis lui disent.
    Pejorative term for someone who is docile.
    Stop acting like a sheep; think for yourself.
    Arrête d'agir comme un mouton, pense par toi-même.