peacock in French
peacock in French is paon, paonne, se pavaner — peacock means a male peafowl, especially known for its long, iridescent, fan-shaped tail.
peacock in French
paon
paonne
se pavaner
(intransitive) To strut about proudly or haughtily.
faire le beau
(intransitive) To engage in peacocking, ostentatious dress or behaviour to impress women.
pavoiser
(intransitive) To engage in peacocking, ostentatious dress or behaviour to impress women.
What does "peacock" mean?
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noun A male peafowl, especially known for its long, iridescent, fan-shaped tail.
"The peacock spread its tail feathers to attract a mate."
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noun A vain or pompous person who shows off.
"He strutted into the meeting like a peacock in his new suit."
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verb To show off or dress in an ostentatious way to impress others.
"The younger guys loved to peacock around the club on a Friday night."
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peacock in a sentence
- The peacock spread its tail feathers to attract a mate.
- He strutted into the meeting like a peacock in his new suit.
- The younger guys loved to peacock around the club on a Friday night.
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What is "peacock" in French?
"peacock" in French is paon, paonne, se pavaner. peacock means: A male peafowl, especially known for its long, iridescent, fan-shaped tail.
How do you use "peacock" in a sentence?
Example: "The peacock spread its tail feathers to attract a mate." In French, "peacock" is paon, paonne, se pavaner.
Are there other ways to say "peacock" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "peacock": paon, paonne, se pavaner, faire le beau, pavoiser.
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