poussin

chick

noun poo-SAN Rare

Usage Note

Poussin is a baby chick (newly hatched), not a general term for a chicken. In French sports, poussin is an official age category for the youngest players (roughly ages 9–10). The adult bird is a poulet (chicken) or poule (hen).

Examples

"Les poussins suivent leur mère partout."

Natural Translation

The chicks follow their mother everywhere.

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