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pigeon

pigeon

noun pee-ZHOHN Less Common

Also means

sucker, easy mark

Usage Note

Pigeon is both the bird and a popular slang term for someone who is easily cheated or duped. The phrase se faire pigeonner means to be taken for a ride. A homing or carrier pigeon is a pigeon voyageur.

Examples

"Le pigeon roucoule sur le toit."

Natural Translation

The pigeon coos on the roof.

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