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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
noun
(slang) A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.
plongeon
noun
(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
noun
(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?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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