buzzard
US /ˈbʌz.ɚd/
UK /ˈbʌz.ɚd/
1.
buse, vautour
a large predatory bird with broad wings and a rounded tail, typically seen soaring or circling in the air. In North America, it refers to a vulture, especially the turkey vulture.
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We watched a buzzard circling high above the fields.
Nous avons observé une buse planer haut au-dessus des champs.
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The old farmer called the turkey vultures 'buzzards'.
Le vieux fermier appelait les vautours dindons des 'buses'.
2.
grincheux, vieille baderne
an unpleasant or annoying person
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That old buzzard is always complaining about something.
Ce vieux ronchon se plaint toujours de quelque chose.
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He's a grumpy old buzzard, but he means well.
C'est un vieux grincheux, mais il a de bonnes intentions.