plume in French
plume in French is plume, panache, plumet — plume means a large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
plume in French
plume
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
panache
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet; a hackle.
plumet
(archaic, literary, and, poetic) A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet; a hackle.
nuage
panache
plumet
(botany) A large and flexible panicle of an inflorescence resembling a feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses.
What does "plume" mean?
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noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
"The knight's helmet had a bright red plume."
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noun A rising column of smoke, dust, or similar substance.
"A plume of black smoke rose from the factory."
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verb Of a bird: to smooth and arrange its feathers.
"The swan plumed its wings before taking flight."
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verb To feel proud of oneself, often excessively.
"He plumed himself on having predicted the result."
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plume in a sentence
- The knight's helmet had a bright red plume.
- A plume of black smoke rose from the factory.
- The swan plumed its wings before taking flight.
- He plumed himself on having predicted the result.
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What is "plume" in French?
"plume" in French is plume, panache, plumet. plume means: A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
How do you use "plume" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight's helmet had a bright red plume." In French, "plume" is plume, panache, plumet.
Are there other ways to say "plume" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "plume": plume, panache, plumet, nuage.
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