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parrot in French

parrot in French is perroquet, perroqueter, perrucher — parrot means a brightly colored tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.

parrot in French

perroquet
noun
perroqueter
verb
(transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.
perrucher
verb
(transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.

What does "parrot" mean?

  1. noun A brightly colored tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
    "Our neighbor's green parrot can whistle a tune and say my name."
  2. noun Someone who repeats what others say without really understanding it.
    "Don't be a parrot; think about the question and give your own answer."
  3. verb To repeat something word for word without showing any real understanding of it.
    "The little boy parroted his older brother's jokes without knowing why they were funny."
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parrot in a sentence

  • Our neighbor's green parrot can whistle a tune and say my name.
  • The parrot squawked "hello" every time someone walked past its cage.
  • Don't be a parrot; think about the question and give your own answer.
  • The manager called him a parrot because he repeated every opinion his boss shared.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "parrot" in French?
"parrot" in French is perroquet, perroqueter, perrucher. parrot means: A brightly colored tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
How do you use "parrot" in a sentence?
Example: "Our neighbor's green parrot can whistle a tune and say my name." In French, "parrot" is perroquet, perroqueter, perrucher.
Are there other ways to say "parrot" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "parrot": perroquet, perroqueter, perrucher.
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