loon in French
loon in French is fou, plongeon, huard — loon means a diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.
loon in French
fou
(slang) A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.
plongeon
(US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.
huard
(US, Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes, of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.
What does "loon" mean?
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noun A diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.
"The eerie call of a loon echoed across the lake at dusk."
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noun An informal word for a foolish or crazy person.
"He's acting like a total loon today."
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loon in a sentence
- The eerie call of a loon echoed across the lake at dusk.
- He's acting like a total loon today.
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What is "loon" in French?
"loon" in French is fou, plongeon, huard. loon means: A diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.
How do you use "loon" in a sentence?
Example: "The eerie call of a loon echoed across the lake at dusk." In French, "loon" is fou, plongeon, huard.
Are there other ways to say "loon" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "loon": fou, plongeon, huard.
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