Perdrix (en. Partridge)

/pɛʁ.dʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A game bird, particularly valued for its meat.

The partridge is a traditional dish during festive dinners.

La perdrix est un plat traditionnel lors des dîners de fête.

A term used to describe a type of game.

He managed to shoot a partridge during his safari.

Il a réussi à abattre une perdrix pendant son safari.

A symbol of nature in certain regions.

Partridges are part of the local wildlife that we love to observe.

Les perdrix font partie de la faune locale que nous aimons observer.

From Latin 'perdrix', from Ancient Greek 'περδίξ'.

like a partridge

Refers to someone who is very calm or petrified.

comme une perdrix

to shoot at the partridge

To take a quick action, often in a hunting context.

tirer à la perdrix

snow partridge

A species of partridge living in cold regions.

perdrix des neiges

hen

Domestic bird that is often compared to the partridge for its meat.

poule

duck

Another type of game bird.

canard

pheasant

Bird often hunted, similar to the partridge.

faisan

To be lost or in a confusing situation.

He feels like a headless partridge after that news.

Il se sent comme une perdrix sans tête après cette nouvelle.

To describe a naive or innocent person.

She is a bit of a partridge, always believing what others tell her.

Elle est un peu perdrix, toujours à croire ce que les autres lui disent.