nighthawk in French
nighthawk in French is engoulevent — nighthawk means a North American nightjar bird, active at dusk and known for its distinctive booming courtship dive.
nighthawk in French
engoulevent
(UK, regional) A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar). [from 17th c.]
What does "nighthawk" mean?
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noun A North American nightjar bird, active at dusk and known for its distinctive booming courtship dive.
"We heard a nighthawk calling as the sun went down."
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noun A person who tends to stay up and be active late at night.
"He's a real nighthawk, most productive after midnight."
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nighthawk in a sentence
- We heard a nighthawk calling as the sun went down.
- He's a real nighthawk, most productive after midnight.
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What is "nighthawk" in French?
"nighthawk" in French is engoulevent. nighthawk means: A North American nightjar bird, active at dusk and known for its distinctive booming courtship dive.
How do you use "nighthawk" in a sentence?
Example: "We heard a nighthawk calling as the sun went down." In French, "nighthawk" is engoulevent.
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