Paon (en. Peacock)

/pɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A bird of the genus Pavo, famous for its iridescent feathers and its fan-shaped tail.

The peacock spread its majestic tail to impress others.

Le paon a déployé sa queue majestueuse pour impressionner les autres.

Symbolizes beauty and pride in various cultures.

In some traditions, the peacock is regarded as a symbol of nobility.

Dans certaines traditions, le paon est considéré comme un symbole de noblesses.

Can also refer to a vain or ostentatious person.

She behaves like a peacock, constantly boasting about her achievements.

Elle se comporte comme un paon, se vantant constamment de ses réussites.

Comes from the Latin 'pavonem', according to the term from Vulgar Latin.

to have a peacock's air

To behave in a very vain manner.

avoir un air de paon

to strut

To walk proudly, like the peacock displaying its tail.

se pavaner

to be a peacock

To be a person who seeks to draw attention through appearance or behavior.

être un paon

plumage

The collective feathers of a bird.

plumage

vanity

A tendency to be concerned about one's appearance or reputation.

vanité

pompous

One who boasts in an ostentatious manner.

ronflant

Refers to a person who seeks to attract attention through ostentatious behaviors.

He needs to stop showing off at parties.

Il faut qu'il arrête de faire le paon en soirée.

Describes a person whose behavior is particularly pretentious.

He's such a peacock with his new shoes.

C'est un vrai paon avec ses nouvelles chaussures.