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quail in French

quail in French is caille, caille des blés — quail means a small, plump game bird related to pheasants and partridges.

quail in French

caille
noun
Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.
caille des blés
noun
Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.

What does "quail" mean?

  1. noun A small, plump game bird related to pheasants and partridges.
    "The farm raises quail for their eggs and meat."
  2. verb To lose courage or shrink back out of fear.
    "She refused to quail in front of the angry crowd."

quail in a sentence

  • The farm raises quail for their eggs and meat.
  • She refused to quail in front of the angry crowd.
  • His confidence quailed the moment the interview began.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "quail" in French?

"quail" in French is caille, caille des blés. quail means: A small, plump game bird related to pheasants and partridges.

How do you use "quail" in a sentence?

Example: "The farm raises quail for their eggs and meat." In French, "quail" is caille, caille des blés.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "quail": caille, caille des blés.

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