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weathercock in French

weathercock in French is girouette — weathercock means a weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.

weathercock in French

girouette
noun
A weather vane, sometimes in the form of a cockerel.

What does "weathercock" mean?

  1. noun A weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.
    "A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind."
  2. noun A weathercock is also someone who keeps changing their opinion to match whatever is currently popular.
    "Critics called the politician a weathercock for switching sides on every issue."
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weathercock in a sentence

  • A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind.
  • The old weathercock creaked as it swung round to face north.
  • Critics called the politician a weathercock for switching sides on every issue.
  • He's a weathercock, agreeing with whoever spoke to him last.

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What is "weathercock" in French?
"weathercock" in French is girouette. weathercock means: A weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.
How do you use "weathercock" in a sentence?
Example: "A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind." In French, "weathercock" is girouette.
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