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owl in French

owl in French is hibou, chouette — owl means a mostly nocturnal bird of prey with large forward-facing eyes and a sharp, hooked beak.

owl in French

hibou
noun
Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, families Strigidae and Tytonidae, that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing. [from 8th c.]
chouette
noun
Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, families Strigidae and Tytonidae, that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing. [from 8th c.]

What does "owl" mean?

  1. noun A mostly nocturnal bird of prey with large forward-facing eyes and a sharp, hooked beak.
    "An owl hooted somewhere in the woods."
  2. noun Someone thought of as wise, serious, or active at night.
    "He's a total night owl, most productive after midnight."
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owl in a sentence

  • An owl hooted somewhere in the woods.
  • Owls can turn their heads almost all the way around.
  • He's a total night owl, most productive after midnight.

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What is "owl" in French?

"owl" in French is hibou, chouette. owl means: A mostly nocturnal bird of prey with large forward-facing eyes and a sharp, hooked beak.

How do you use "owl" in a sentence?

Example: "An owl hooted somewhere in the woods." In French, "owl" is hibou, chouette.

Are there other ways to say "owl" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "owl": hibou, chouette.

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