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    Perché (en. Perched)

    pɛʁke

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A piece of wood or metal supported vertically.
    He installed a pole to hang the flag.
    Il a installé une perche pour accrocher le drapeau.
    An object or support placed at a height.
    Birds often perch on the pole.
    Les oiseaux se posent souvent sur la perche.
    In photography, a pole is used to stabilize the equipment.
    The photographer uses a pole to take aerial photos.
    Le photographe utilise une perche pour prendre des photos aériennes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'perca', meaning 'perch' (fish) and 'perch' (support).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be perched
    To be in a state of excitement or madness.
    Être perché
    To perch
    To settle at a height or on a support.
    Se percher
    Perched on one's ideas
    To be stubborn in one's opinions without considering others.
    Perché sur ses idées

    Related Words

    to perch
    Verb meaning to place oneself on a perch or support.
    percher
    small perch
    Diminutive of perch, a small support.
    perchette
    percher
    A person who uses a perch, especially in fishing.
    percheur

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a dreamy state.
    He is completely perched today.
    Il est complètement perché aujourd'hui.
    To be eccentric or crazy.
    She has some very perched ideas about life.
    Elle a des idées bien perchées sur la vie.