swan in French

swan in French is cygne, cygneau, cygne femelle — swan means a large, long-necked waterbird, usually with white plumage, known for its graceful appearance.

swan in French

cygne

noun

Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

cygneau

noun

Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

cygne femelle

noun

Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

cygne mâle

noun

Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

cygnet

noun

Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

jeune cygne

noun

Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

What does "swan" mean?

noun A large, long-necked waterbird, usually with white plumage, known for its graceful appearance.
"A pair of swans glided across the lake."
verb To move about in a casual, carefree, or self-important way.
"On the other side: the rich, beautiful tapestry of WASP culture that constituted Levis's life—friends playing horseshoes at backyard cocktail parties, where girls swanned in chaise longues, clinking their gin and tonics."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

swan in a sentence

A pair of swans glided across the lake.
The swan hissed at us when we got too close to her nest.
On the other side: the rich, beautiful tapestry of WASP culture that constituted Levis's life—friends playing horseshoes at backyard cocktail parties, where girls swanned in chaise longues, clinking their gin and tonics.
He swanned into the meeting twenty minutes late without an apology.

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Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "swan" in French?

"swan" in French is cygne, cygneau, cygne femelle. swan means: A large, long-necked waterbird, usually with white plumage, known for its graceful appearance.

How do you use "swan" in a sentence?

Example: "A pair of swans glided across the lake." In French, "swan" is cygne, cygneau, cygne femelle.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "swan": cygne, cygneau, cygne femelle, cygne mâle, cygnet, jeune cygne.

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