Plumes (en. Feathers)

/plym/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Each light and flexible filament that covers the body of birds.

The colored feathers of this parrot make it magnificent.

Les plumes colorées de ce perroquet le rendent magnifique.

An object used for writing, typically made from bird feathers.

He wrote with a quill pen.

Il a écrit avec une plume d'oie.

Decoration or ornament in the shape of a feather.

She wore a hat adorned with feathers.

Elle portait un chapeau orné de plumes.

The word 'plume' comes from the Latin 'pluma' which means 'feather of down'.

to take up the pen

To start writing.

prendre la plume

to rip someone off

To take their money or to deceive them.

plumer quelqu'un

to have an easy writing style

To write easily and quickly.

avoir la plume facile

to pluck

To remove the feathers from something, like a bird.

plumer

plumage

The set of feathers of a bird.

plumage

feather duster

A tool for dusting, often made of feathers.

plumeau

To have style, to be elegant.

This dress is really stylish!

Cette robe est vraiment plume !

To feel light, carefree.

After the holidays, I feel light as a feather.

Après les vacances, je me sens comme une plume.