French Conversation · Level 74
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French word
rouge-gorge
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁuʒgɔʁʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nounrobin
Example
Ce matin, j'ai vu un rouge-gorge dans le jardin.
This morning, I saw a robin in the garden.
More examples
Un rouge-gorge s'est approché de la fenêtre.
A European robin came closer to the window.
Core concept
A familiar European garden bird whose brown body contrasts with its orange-red breast.
Common phrases
un rouge-gorge familier
a European robin used to people
un rouge-gorge dans le jardin
a European robin in the garden
rencontrer un rouge-gorge
meet a European robin
Similar words
moineau: A small brown bird commonly seen near houses and perched on wires.
mésange: A small, active bird with striking head markings that often visits feeders.
merle: A dark, medium-sized bird frequently found in gardens and public parks.
pinson: A small bird of woods and parks, sometimes marked with colorful feathers.
Definition in French
Petit passereau au dos brun et à la poitrine rouge orangé, fréquent dans les jardins d'Europe, désignant l'espèce européenne Erithacus rubecula.
Word origin
Rouge-gorge is a descriptive French compound in which rouge modifies gorge, linking a red throat or breast to the bird's name.
Usage tips
- English robin can refer to different birds, especially in North America, so it is not always an exact equivalent of rouge-gorge.