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perch in French

perch in French is perche, perchoir, se percher — perch means a spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.

perch in French

perche
noun
perchoir
noun
A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
se percher
verb
(intransitive) To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.
jucher
verb
(transitive) To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
percher
verb
(transitive) To place something on (or as if on) a perch.

What does "perch" mean?

  1. noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
    "They caught three perch from the lake before lunch."
  2. noun A branch, rod, or ledge used by a bird to rest on.
    "The parrot hopped back onto its perch."
  3. noun A high or secure position, especially one that is elevated or prominent.
    "From his perch on the balcony, he could see the whole parade."
  4. verb To rest or sit somewhere, especially high up or on an edge.
    "A robin perched on the fence post."
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perch in a sentence

  • They caught three perch from the lake before lunch.
  • The parrot hopped back onto its perch.
  • From his perch on the balcony, he could see the whole parade.
  • A robin perched on the fence post.

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What is "perch" in French?

"perch" in French is perche, perchoir, se percher. perch means: A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.

How do you use "perch" in a sentence?

Example: "They caught three perch from the lake before lunch." In French, "perch" is perche, perchoir, se percher.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "perch": perche, perchoir, se percher, jucher, percher.

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