Salomon (en. Solomon)

/salɔmɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Migratory fish, often found in cold, rocky waters.
The salmon swims upstream to spawn.
Le saumon remonte le courant pour frayer.
Dish made with this fish.
I prefer grilled salmon with herbs.
Je préfère le saumon grillé avec des herbes.
Salmon is also a color that leans towards pink.
She chose a salmon-colored sweater for summer.
Elle a choisi un pull saumon pour l'été.

Etymology

From the Latin 'salmo', which means 'the salmon'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the salmon
To be in a difficult or risky situation.
etre dans le saumon
to go with the flow like a salmon
To act according to trends.
suivre le courant comme un saumon
salmon run
Migration of salmon to spawn.
salmon run

Related Words

smoked salmon
Salmon that has been treated by smoking to preserve.
saumon fumé
farmed salmon
Salmon raised in aquaculture.
saumon d'élevage
wild salmon
Salmon caught in the wild.
saumon sauvage

Slang Meanings

A person who is very self-confident.
This guy is a real salmon, he is always so self-assured.
Ce type est un vrai saumon, il est toujours sûr de lui.
A style of cooking that emphasizes fish.
She cooks very salmon, always seafood-based.
Elle cuisine très saumon, toujours à base de fruits de mer.