Poulain (en. Foal)

/pu.lɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A young horse, usually under a year old.

Example sentence: The colt is frolicking in the meadow.

Le poulain gambade dans le pré.

Definition: A term sometimes used to refer to a young man in training.

Example sentence: This colt is promising in its training.

Ce poulain est prometteur dans son stage.

Definition: A name given to a young product of a certain equestrian sport.

Example sentence: This colt has won several jumping competitions.

Ce poulain a remporté plusieurs compétitions de saut.

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the Latin 'pullinus,' a diminutive of 'pullus' meaning 'small' or 'young animal.'

Common phrase: to have a colt

Meaning: To have a young horse.

avoir un poulain

Common phrase: to be a colt

Meaning: To be a novice or apprentice in a field.

être un poulain

Common phrase: colt of the year

Meaning: Refers to the best colt of a season in horse racing.

poulain de l'année

Related word: filly

Description: Young female horse.

pouliche

Related word: stallion

Description: Uncastrated male horse used for breeding.

étalon

Related word: mare

Description: Adult female horse.

jument

Slang meaning: A novice in a specific field.

Example: This colt is taking its first steps in the work world.

Ce poulain fait ses premiers pas dans le monde du travail.

Slang meaning: A cute or attractive young man.

Example: Look at this colt, he is really charming!

Regarde ce poulain, il est vraiment charmant !