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    Poulets (en. Chickens)

    /pu.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A term referring to a domestic bird raised for its meat.
    Chickens are often raised on farms.
    Les poulets sont souvent élevés dans des fermes.
    A person regarded as naive or defenseless.
    He acted like a chicken under pressure.
    Il a agi comme un poulet face à la pression.
    A common term for a young man in general.
    This chicken still has a lot to learn.
    Ce poulet a encore beaucoup à apprendre.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pullus', meaning 'chick'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    roast chicken
    A dish made from chicken cooked in the oven.
    poulet rôti
    to act like a chicken
    To act in a cowardly manner.
    faire le poulet
    Bresse chicken
    A breed of chicken highly prized for its quality.
    poulet de Bresse

    Related Words

    hen
    Woman, generally used in slang.
    poule
    chick
    Young chick or bird.
    poussin
    poultry
    A general term for domestic birds raised for meat.
    volaille

    Slang Meanings

    naive young man.
    Stop acting like a chicken and make a decision.
    Arrête de faire le poulet et prends une décision.
    derogatory term for a fearful person.
    Don't be a chicken, take the leap!
    Ne sois pas un poulet, fais le saut!