wagtail in French
wagtail in French is bergeronnette, hochequeue — wagtail means a small bird with a long tail, belonging mainly to the genus Motacilla and found in the Old World.
wagtail in French
bergeronnette
Any of various small passerine birds, principally of genus Motacilla, of the Old World, notable for their long tails.
hochequeue
Any of various small passerine birds, principally of genus Motacilla, of the Old World, notable for their long tails.
What does "wagtail" mean?
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noun A small bird with a long tail, belonging mainly to the genus Motacilla and found in the Old World.
"A wagtail hopped across the car park, picking at crumbs."
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wagtail in a sentence
- A wagtail hopped across the car park, picking at crumbs.
- She spotted a wagtail beside the stream.
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What is "wagtail" in French?
"wagtail" in French is bergeronnette, hochequeue. wagtail means: A small bird with a long tail, belonging mainly to the genus Motacilla and found in the Old World.
How do you use "wagtail" in a sentence?
Example: "A wagtail hopped across the car park, picking at crumbs." In French, "wagtail" is bergeronnette, hochequeue.
Are there other ways to say "wagtail" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "wagtail": bergeronnette, hochequeue.
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