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    Plume (en. Feather)

    /plym/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A light and silky organ that covers the bodies of birds.
    The peacock displays bright feathers.
    Le paon arbore des plumes éclatantes.
    A tool used for writing with ink.
    He uses a pen to calligraph letters.
    Il utilise une plume pour calligraphier des lettres.
    A character trait, quality of a writer.
    This author has a very poetic style.
    Cet auteur a une plume très poétique.

    Etymology

    Latin origin 'pluma' meaning 'feather' or 'light feather'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an easy pen
    To be able to write easily.
    avoir la plume facile
    peacock feather
    Elegance or exaggerated beauty.
    plume de paon
    pen and ink
    Reference to traditional writing.
    plume et encre

    Related Words

    plumage
    The set of feathers of a bird.
    plumage
    to pluck
    To remove the feathers from an animal.
    plumer
    to pluck a bird
    To remove the feathers from a bird.
    plumer un oiseau

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to a talented writer.
    This author really has style; he has an incredible pen.
    Cet auteur a vraiment du style, il a une plume incroyable.
    To earn money easily.
    He plucked clients with his investment advice.
    Il a plumé des clients avec ses conseils en investissement.