Moutons (en. Sheep)

/mu.tɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Domestic sheep that are raised for meat, wool, or milk.

The sheep are grazing in the field.

Les moutons paissent dans le champ.

The term can also refer to a person who is easily influenced.

Don't be a sheep, think for yourself.

Ne sois pas un mouton, pense par toi-même.

From Latin 'mānsuetus', meaning 'domesticated'.

black sheep

A person who is different from the rest of the group.

mouton noir

to play the sheep

To follow others without thinking.

faire le mouton

bleat

The cry that a sheep makes.

bêler

ewe

The female of the sheep, often used to refer to young sheep.

brebis

lamb

A young sheep.

agneau

An unconditional follower.

This friend is really a sheep, he always does what others want.

Cet ami est vraiment un mouton, il fait toujours ce que les autres veulent.

Someone naive.

Stop acting like a sheep, open your eyes to reality.

Arrête d'agir comme un mouton, ouvre les yeux sur la réalité.