Merle (en. Blackbird)

[mɛʁl]

Synonyms

  • merle noir
  • oiseau chanteur
  • turdus

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to someone who sings badly.
He sings like a blackbird, it's not pleasant to hear.
Il chante comme un merle, ce n'est pas agréable à entendre.
A slang term designating a cunning person.
This young man is a real blackbird, he always knows how to get by.
Ce jeune homme est un vrai merle, il sait toujours se débrouiller.