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flock in French

flock in French is nuée, groupe, bande — flock means a group of birds, sheep, or other animals gathered or travelling together.

flock in French

nuée
noun
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
groupe
noun
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
bande
noun
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
vol
noun
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
flocon
noun
Coarse tufts of wool or cotton used in bedding.
troupeau
noun
A large number of animals associated together in a group; commonly used of sheep, but (dated) also used for goats, farmed animals, and a wide variety of animals.
congrégation
noun
Those served by a particular pastor or shepherd.
troupeau
noun
Those served by a particular pastor or shepherd.
affluer
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To flock to; to crowd.

What does "flock" mean?

  1. noun A group of birds, sheep, or other animals gathered or travelling together.
    "A flock of geese flew south for the winter."
  2. noun A large crowd of people, especially the members of a particular church or congregation.
    "Tourists flock in flocks to the museum every summer."
  3. verb To gather or travel together in large numbers.
    "Fans flocked to the stadium hours before kickoff."

flock in a sentence

  • A flock of geese flew south for the winter.
  • The shepherd counted his flock at dusk.
  • Tourists flock in flocks to the museum every summer.
  • Fans flocked to the stadium hours before kickoff.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flock" in French?

"flock" in French is nuée, groupe, bande. flock means: A group of birds, sheep, or other animals gathered or travelling together.

How do you use "flock" in a sentence?

Example: "A flock of geese flew south for the winter." In French, "flock" is nuée, groupe, bande.

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

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "flock": nuée, groupe, bande, vol, flocon, troupeau.

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