hawk in French
hawk in French is autour, faucon, buse — hawk means a medium-sized bird of prey that hunts other animals from the air.
hawk in French
autour
A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
faucon
A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
autour
Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon.
buse
Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon.
épervier
Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon.
faucon
(politics) An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions. [from 1962]
autour
(politics) An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions. [from 1962]
vendre
(transitive) To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle.
What does "hawk" mean?
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noun A medium-sized bird of prey that hunts other animals from the air.
"A hawk circled slowly above the field, watching for movement."
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noun A person who supports an aggressive or forceful stance, especially in politics or economics.
"The senator was known as a foreign-policy hawk."
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verb To sell goods, especially in public, often calling out to draw attention.
"Vendors hawked souvenirs outside the stadium."
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verb To clear the throat noisily, often to bring up phlegm.
"He hawked and spat before starting his speech."
hawk in a sentence
- A hawk circled slowly above the field, watching for movement.
- The senator was known as a foreign-policy hawk.
- Vendors hawked souvenirs outside the stadium.
- He hawked and spat before starting his speech.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hawk" in French?
"hawk" in French is autour, faucon, buse. hawk means: A medium-sized bird of prey that hunts other animals from the air.
How do you use "hawk" in a sentence?
Example: "A hawk circled slowly above the field, watching for movement." In French, "hawk" is autour, faucon, buse.
Are there other ways to say "hawk" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "hawk": autour, faucon, buse, épervier, vendre.
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