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perdreau

young partridge

noun pehr-DROH Rare
Animals & Nature Birds

Usage Note

Perdreau specifically names a partridge in its first year of life; an adult is a perdrix (f). The distinction matters in hunting and gastronomy, as young birds are considered more tender. The plural is perdreaux. It is a word that learners most often encounter in hunting narratives or classic French cuisine.

Examples

"Les perdreaux sont très recherchés en automne."

Natural Translation

Young partridges are highly sought after in autumn.

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