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perch

UK
/pɜːtʃ/
US
/pɜrtʃ/

Translations

perchnoun
perches
pl
UK
/pɜːtʃ/
US
/pɜrtʃ/
perchePoisson d’eau douce.
We caught a large perch during our fishing trip at the lake.
Nous avons pêché une grosse perche pendant notre sortie au lac.
perchoirLieu ou support surélevé où un oiseau se pose ou se repose ; aussi au sens figuré.
The bird found a perch on the branch of the old oak tree.
L’oiseau a trouvé un perchoir sur la branche du vieux chêne.
Additional translations
percheUnité de mesure ancienne.
Synonyms
ledge
resting place
seat
platform
branch
roost
perchverb
perched
Past Simple
perched
Past Participle
perching
Gerund
UK
/pɜːtʃ/
US
/pɝːtʃ/
se percherVerbe pronominal pour un oiseau ou une personne qui se pose en hauteur.
The bird perched on the branch, surveying the area below.
L’oiseau s’est perché sur la branche, observant la zone en contrebas.
Additional translations
percherEmploi transitif, littéraire ou moins courant.
Synonyms
roost
land
sit
dwell
alight
settle
rest
perchadjective
UK
/pɜːtʃ/
US
/pɝtʃ/
Attributive use of the noun to modify another noun (e.g., "perch fillet").
de percheEmployé pour parler du poisson.
The restaurant is famous for its perch soup and perch sandwiches.
Le restaurant est célèbre pour sa soupe de perche et ses sandwichs de perche.

Definitions

perchnoun
A spot above ground for resting or sitting, often used by birds.
The bird found a perch on the branch of the old oak tree.
A type of freshwater fish belonging to the family Percidae.
We caught a large perch during our fishing trip at the lake.
A rod or branch serving as a roost for a bird.
The canary hopped onto its perch inside the cage.
A traditional unit of measurement: (a) of length, equal to 16.5 feet (5.03 m); (b) of area, a square perch, equal to 30.25 square yards (25.29 m²).
The field was recorded as three square perches, each side measuring one linear perch.
A high or advantageous position from which to observe or act.
From his perch on the cliff he could see the entire valley.
perchverb
To alight or rest on something elevated.
The bird perched on the branch, surveying the area below.
To sit or be situated in a high or precarious position.
She perched on the edge of the chair, ready to jump up at any moment.
To place or cause (someone or something) to sit or rest in an elevated or precarious position.
He perched the toddler on his shoulders so she could see the parade.
perchadjective
Relating to, made from, or consisting of perch (the fish).
The restaurant is famous for its perch soup and perch sandwiches.
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