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    Rossignol (en. Nightingale)

    [ʁɔ.si.ɲɔl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A singing bird, famous for its melodious song.
    The nightingale is often mentioned in poetry.
    Le rossignol est souvent mentionné dans la poésie.
    An exceptional singer, particularly in the field of classical music.
    She is the nightingale of our generation.
    Elle est la rossignol de notre génération.
    A small alcoholic drink, often sweet and flavored.
    The bartender prepared a nightingale for the guest.
    Le barman a préparé un rossignol pour l'invité.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'rossignol', from Latin 'luscinia', which also means 'nightingale'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sing like a nightingale
    To sing very well, with a beautiful voice.
    chanter comme un rossignol
    fallen on the ear of a nightingale
    To be heard, often used ironically.
    tombé dans l'oreille d'un rossignol
    looking for a nightingale
    To search for something inaccessible or rare.
    chercher un rossignol

    Related Words

    firefly
    Nocturnal luminous insect.
    luciole
    dawn
    The moment when the day begins to appear, often associated with the songs of birds.
    aube
    song
    A musical composition sung.
    chanson

    Slang Meanings

    A person who loves to sing loudly.
    That guy is a real nightingale at the party!
    Ce gars là, c'est un vrai rossignol à la soirée!
    An enthusiast of classical music.
    She is a nightingale, always listening to Chopin.
    Elle est une rossignole, toujours à écouter du Chopin.