Poule (en. Chicken)

/pul/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A domesticated bird of the family Phasianidae.

The hen is pecking at seeds in the garden.

La poule picore les graines dans le jardin.

A female chicken.

The rooster sings while the hen takes care of the chicks.

Le coq chante, tandis que la poule s'occupe des poussins.

Used to refer to a woman, often in a familiar context.

Look at that hen, she seems very nice.

Regarde cette poule, elle semble très sympa.

From the Latin 'pullus' meaning 'young animal' or 'chick.'

to have a hen that lays golden eggs

to have a sustainable source of wealth.

avoir une poule aux œufs d'or

to act like a chicken

to act with lightness or frivolity.

faire la poule

high-class hen

a woman living in luxury, often in an unconventional way.

poule de luxe

chick

young hen or bird.

poussin

rooster

male of the hen.

coq

wet hen

cowardly person.

poule mouillée

Attractive woman, often with a light connotation.

That hen attracts all the attention at the party.

Cette poule attire tous les regards à la soirée.

A cowardly or shy person.

Don't be a chicken, go talk to her!

Ne sois pas une poule, va lui parler!