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    Volaille (en. Poultry)

    vɔ.lɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Domestic bird raised for consumption.
    Poultry is an important source of protein.
    La volaille est une source importante de protéines.
    Set of bird species intended for farming.
    Farmers raise poultry such as chickens and ducks.
    Les fermiers élèvent de la volaille comme des poules et des canards.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'volatilium', which refers to birds.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    poultry on sale
    Special offer on poultry products.
    volaille en promotion
    chicken poultry
    A walk where poultry is raised.
    poulet de volaille
    farm-raised poultry
    Free-range poultry.
    volaille fermière

    Related Words

    breeding
    Practice of raising animals or plants for consumption.
    élevage
    poultry products
    Products derived from domestic birds, such as meat and eggs.
    produits avicoles
    slaughter
    Action of killing an animal intended for consumption.
    abattage

    Slang Meanings

    Poultry to refer to hens in general.
    Look at the poultry in the chicken coop.
    Regarde la volaille dans le poulailler.
    Poultry to signify a person considered bland or dull.
    He's a real poultry, with no personality at all.
    C'est un vrai volaille, sans aucune personnalité.