Oiseau (en. Bird)

/wazo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A feathered vertebrate animal capable of flying in most species.

The robin is a common bird in gardens.

Le rouge-gorge est un oiseau commun dans les jardins.

A living being capable of singing or making varied sounds.

Birds sing at dawn.

Les oiseaux chantent au lever du soleil.

Figuratively, it can refer to a person registered in a group related to specific activities.

He is a night owl, working until dawn.

Il est un oiseau de nuit, travaillant jusqu'à l'aube.

From the Latin 'avis', which means 'bird'.

to have a bird in the belly

To be anxious or have a stomach ache due to stress.

avoir un oiseau dans le ventre

to be a bird of bad luck

To be a person who brings bad luck.

être un oiseau de malheur

to classify someone as a bird

To designate someone as a peculiar or odd case.

classer quelqu'un comme un oiseau

airplane

A flying vehicle that mimics the flight of birds.

avion

feather

A lightweight covering that wraps the bodies of birds.

plume

nest

A construction made by birds to deposit and raise their young.

nid

Informal designation for a naive person or one easily deceived.

Don’t be a bird, be careful what you’re told.

Ne sois pas un oiseau, fais attention à ce qu'on te dit.

Term sometimes used to refer to a person who meddles in everything.

He’s a real bird, he knows everyone.

C'est un vrai oiseau, il connaît tout le monde.