chicken in French
chicken in French is poulet, poule, poltron — chicken means a common domesticated bird raised for its eggs and meat.
chicken in French
poulet
poule
poltron
(countable, slang, sometimes, derogatory) A coward.
poule mouillée
(countable, slang, sometimes, derogatory) A coward.
What does "chicken" mean?
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noun A common domesticated bird raised for its eggs and meat.
"They keep six chickens in a coop behind the house."
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noun The meat of this bird, eaten as food.
"We grilled chicken and vegetables for dinner."
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noun (informal) A cowardly person.
"Don't be such a chicken — just ask her to dance!"
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adj (informal) Cowardly; afraid to do something.
"He felt chicken about confronting his boss."
chicken in a sentence
- They keep six chickens in a coop behind the house.
- We grilled chicken and vegetables for dinner.
- The soup was made with chicken stock and fresh herbs.
- Don't be such a chicken — just ask her to dance!
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "chicken" in French?
"chicken" in French is poulet, poule, poltron. chicken means: A common domesticated bird raised for its eggs and meat.
How do you use "chicken" in a sentence?
Example: "They keep six chickens in a coop behind the house." In French, "chicken" is poulet, poule, poltron.
Are there other ways to say "chicken" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "chicken": poulet, poule, poltron, poule mouillée.
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