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    Mulets (en. Mules)

    /my.lɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A species of saltwater fish with an elongated body.
    Mullets move in schools in coastal waters.
    Les mulets se déplacent en bancs dans les eaux côtières.
    A fish prized for its delicate and flavorful flesh.
    Mullet is often prepared grilled in fish restaurants.
    Le mulet est souvent préparé grillé dans les restaurants de poisson.
    Mollusks and crustaceans that can live in marine intertidal zones.
    Mullets feed on algae and small crustaceans.
    Les mulets se nourrissent d'algues et de petits crustacés.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mullus', which designates a fish with red flesh.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a mullet
    To have a bad haircut.
    avoir un mulet
    to eat mullet
    To consume simple and inexpensive food.
    manger du mulet

    Related Words

    fish
    Aquatic animal often used in cooking.
    poisson
    marine
    Related to the sea or oceans.
    marin

    Slang Meanings

    A person who moves slowly.
    Look at that mullet, he can't move any faster.
    Regarde ce mulet, il ne peut pas avancer plus vite.
    A poorly put-together style of dress.
    He dresses like a mullet, not caring about his appearance.
    Il s'habille comme un mulet, sans se soucier de son apparence.