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hummingbird in French

hummingbird in French is colibri, oiseau-mouche, oiseau de fleurs — hummingbird means a tiny, fast-flying bird that can hover in place by beating its wings extremely quickly.

hummingbird in French

colibri
noun
Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.
oiseau-mouche
noun
Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.
oiseau de fleurs
noun
Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.
suce-fleur
noun
Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

What does "hummingbird" mean?

  1. noun A tiny, fast-flying bird that can hover in place by beating its wings extremely quickly.
    "A hummingbird hovered by the red flowers, drinking nectar."
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hummingbird in a sentence

  • A hummingbird hovered by the red flowers, drinking nectar.
  • Hummingbirds can fly backwards, unlike almost any other bird.

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What is "hummingbird" in French?

"hummingbird" in French is colibri, oiseau-mouche, oiseau de fleurs. hummingbird means: A tiny, fast-flying bird that can hover in place by beating its wings extremely quickly.

How do you use "hummingbird" in a sentence?

Example: "A hummingbird hovered by the red flowers, drinking nectar." In French, "hummingbird" is colibri, oiseau-mouche, oiseau de fleurs.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "hummingbird": colibri, oiseau-mouche, oiseau de fleurs, suce-fleur.

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