minnow in French
minnow in French is fretin, vairon, vaironner — minnow means any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
minnow in French
fretin
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any of a number of other (small) fish from the family Cyprinidae; also (chiefly, US) , other small (usually freshwater) fish from other families.
vairon
The common minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), a small freshwater fish of the carp family Cyprinidae which has a green back with black elongated blotches, commonly swimming in large shoals.
vaironner
To fish, especially for trout, using minnows as bait.
What does "minnow" mean?
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noun Any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
"Children caught minnows in jars along the creek."
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noun A person, team, or organization of little importance or influence compared to bigger rivals.
"The tournament's minnows shocked everyone by beating the defending champions."
minnow in a sentence
- Children caught minnows in jars along the creek.
- The tournament's minnows shocked everyone by beating the defending champions.
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "minnow" in French?
"minnow" in French is fretin, vairon, vaironner. minnow means: Any of several small freshwater fish, especially the common minnow found in European streams.
How do you use "minnow" in a sentence?
Example: "Children caught minnows in jars along the creek." In French, "minnow" is fretin, vairon, vaironner.
Are there other ways to say "minnow" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "minnow": fretin, vairon, vaironner.
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