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partridge

/ˈpɑːtrɪdʒ/

/ˈpɑrtrɪdʒ/

Translations

partridgenoun

partridges

/ˈpɑːtrɪdʒ/

/ˈpɑrtrɪdʒ/

The hunter spotted a partridge in the field, its brown feathers blending with the autumn leaves.

Le chasseur a aperçu une perdrix dans le champ, ses plumes brunes se confondant avec les feuilles d’automne.

Synonyms

game bird

partridgeadjective

/ˈpɑː.trɪdʒ/

/ˈpɑr.trɪdʒ/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., partridge feathers).

Additional translations

de perdrixS’emploie surtout dans des contextes culinaires ou descriptifs.

partridgenoun

A medium-sized game bird with a plump body and short legs, typically found in Europe and Asia, belonging to the family Phasianidae.

The hunter spotted a partridge in the field, its brown feathers blending with the autumn leaves.

A term used in the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' to refer to a partridge in a pear tree, symbolizing a gift given on the first day.

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree.

partridgeadjective

Relating to, consisting of, or suitable for partridges.

The chef prepared a partridge stew for the guests.