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    Porcs (en. Pigs)

    /pɔʁk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Domestic mammal of the suid family, often raised for its meat.
    Pigs are often raised on farms for their meat.
    Les porcs sont souvent élevés dans des fermes pour leur viande.
    The group of pigs on a farm.
    There are about a hundred pigs on this farm.
    Il y a une centaine de porcs dans cette ferme.

    Etymology

    The word 'pig' comes from the Latin 'porcus', meaning 'hog'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to eat like a pig
    To eat in a greedy manner.
    manger comme un porc
    to be in the same boat as the pigs
    To be in a dubious or disadvantageous situation.
    être dans le même sac que les porcs

    Related Words

    pig
    Domestic animal close to the pig.
    cochon
    bacon
    Food product derived from the pig.
    bacon
    lard
    Fat from the pig used in cooking.
    lard

    Slang Meanings

    A particularly coarse or fawning man.
    He really is a pig with his manners.
    Il est vraiment un porc avec ses manières.
    Refers to a person who eats in a messy way.
    He ate the whole dish like a pig.
    Il a mangé tout le plat comme un porc.