Pigeon (en. Pigeon)

/pi.ʒɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Bird belonging to the family Columbidae, characterized by its rounded body and powerful flight.

The pigeon is often seen in parks.

Le pigeon est souvent vu dans les parcs.

Naive or gullible person, often deceived.

He acted like a pigeon by believing all his promises.

Il a agi comme un pigeon en croyant toutes ses promesses.

Comes from the Latin 'pipio', which means 'bird' or 'chick'.

smoke a pigeon

To be taken in, to be fooled.

fumer un pigeon

have a pigeon on your back

To have a naive or gullible person under one's responsibility.

avoir un pigeon sur le dos

squab

Young pigeon.

pigeonneau

homing pigeon

Pigeon trained to carry messages.

pigeon voyageur

A person who is easily manipulated.

Don't be a pigeon, check thoroughly before believing.

Ne sois pas un pigeon, vérifie bien avant de croire.

To make money easily.

I found a way to squeeze a little money out of it.

J'ai trouvé une manière de pigeonner un peu d'argent.