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egg in French

egg in French is œuf, oeuf, egg — egg means an oval or round body laid by birds, reptiles, and many other animals, usually containing a developing embryo.

egg in French

œuf
noun
oeuf
noun
egg
noun
(transgender slang) A person regarded as having not yet realized they are transgender, who has not yet come out as transgender, or who is in the early stages of transitioning.
œuf
noun
(transgender slang) A person regarded as having not yet realized they are transgender, who has not yet come out as transgender, or who is in the early stages of transitioning.
jeter des oeufs
verb
To throw (especially rotten) eggs (noun sense 1.1.1) at (someone or something).

What does "egg" mean?

  1. noun An oval or round body laid by birds, reptiles, and many other animals, usually containing a developing embryo.
    "The bird's nest held four small speckled eggs."
  2. noun The edible egg of a domestic bird, especially a chicken, used as food.
    "She scrambled two eggs for breakfast."
  3. noun The female reproductive cell of an animal, from which offspring develop when fertilized.
    "Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell meets an egg."
  4. verb To urge or encourage someone, usually into doing something reckless (used with "on").
    "His friends egged him on until he agreed to the dare."

egg in a sentence

  • The bird's nest held four small speckled eggs.
  • She scrambled two eggs for breakfast.
  • Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell meets an egg.
  • His friends egged him on until he agreed to the dare.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "egg" in French?

"egg" in French is œuf, oeuf, egg. egg means: An oval or round body laid by birds, reptiles, and many other animals, usually containing a developing embryo.

How do you use "egg" in a sentence?

Example: "The bird's nest held four small speckled eggs." In French, "egg" is œuf, oeuf, egg.

Are there other ways to say "egg" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "egg": œuf, oeuf, egg, jeter des oeufs.

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