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jay in French

jay in French is ji, geai, geai des chênes — jay means any of several brightly coloured, noisy birds related to crows, known for their crests.

jay in French

ji
noun
The name of the Latin-script letter J/j.
geai
noun
Any of various other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.
geai des chênes
noun
Any of various other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.

What does "jay" mean?

  1. noun Any of several brightly coloured, noisy birds related to crows, known for their crests.
    "A blue jay landed on the fence and screeched."
  2. noun Slang: a marijuana cigarette; a joint.
    "They passed a jay around the campfire."
  3. noun Dated: a foolish or gullible person.
    "Only a real jay would fall for that trick."
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jay in a sentence

  • A blue jay landed on the fence and screeched.
  • A jay hid acorns in the grass before flying noisily into the oak.
  • They passed a jay around the campfire.
  • Only a real jay would fall for that trick.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "jay" in French?
"jay" in French is ji, geai, geai des chênes. jay means: Any of several brightly coloured, noisy birds related to crows, known for their crests.
How do you use "jay" in a sentence?
Example: "A blue jay landed on the fence and screeched." In French, "jay" is ji, geai, geai des chênes.
Are there other ways to say "jay" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "jay": ji, geai, geai des chênes.
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