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    Perroquets (en. Parrots)

    /pɛʁɔkɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Tropical birds from the Psittacidae family.
    Parrots can mimic human speech.
    Les perroquets peuvent imiter la parole humaine.
    Popular pet due to its intelligence.
    She has a parrot that talks and sings.
    Elle a un perroquet qui parle et chante.
    Term sometimes used to refer to a person who repeats the same words or ideas.
    Don't be a parrot, think for yourself.
    Ne sois pas un perroquet, pense par toi-même.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'perroquet', diminutive of 'perroque', derived from 'Pierre' (Pierre meaning rock).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to talk like a parrot
    To repeat someone's words without understanding.
    parler comme un perroquet
    to have a parrot on one's shoulder
    To have a person who gives advice or is very present.
    avoir un perroquet sur l'épaule

    Related Words

    psittacism
    The ability of parrots to imitate sounds and words.
    psittacisme
    bird
    Feathered animal, gem of the animal kingdom.
    oiseau
    tropics
    A land area that is warm and humid, often inhabited by parrots.
    tropique

    Slang Meanings

    Repeater.
    He really is a parrot in class, he repeats everything the teacher says.
    Il est vraiment un perroquet en classe, il répète tout ce que le professeur dit.
    A person who blindly follows the opinions of others.
    Stop being a parrot and try to think for yourself.
    Arrête d’être un perroquet et essaie de penser par toi-même.