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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
noun
(UK, regional) A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar). [from 17th c.]

What does "nighthawk" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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