Vernou (en. Vernou)

/vɛʁnu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A vernou is an amphibian, often small in size.

The vernou hides under the leaves on the water's surface.

Le vernou se cache sous les feuilles à la surface de l'eau.

It can also refer to a type of fish.

In our region, we find vernous in clear rivers.

Dans notre région, on trouve des vernous dans les rivières claires.

The term 'vernou' comes from the old word designating a small amphibian.

throw a vernou

To make a joke or a light prank.

jeter un vernou

live like a vernou

To live carefree and free.

vivre comme un vernou

amphibian

Amphibian grouping frogs and toads.

batracien

aquatic

Living or developing in water.

aquatique

A little sly one.

This vernou has managed to sneak away again.

Ce vernou a encore réussi à se faufiler.

A clever person.

Look at this vernou, he always knows how to get by.

Regarde ce vernou, il sait toujours comment s'en sortir.