egg
US /eɡ/
UK /eɡ/
1.
œuf
an oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, or insect, containing an embryo from which a new young animal is hatched.
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The bird laid an egg in the nest.
L'oiseau a pondu un œuf dans le nid.
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We had scrambled eggs for breakfast.
Nous avons mangé des œufs brouillés au petit-déjeuner.
1.
inciter, encourager
to encourage or incite someone to do something, especially something foolish or risky.
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His friends egged him on to jump into the cold water.
Ses amis l'ont encouragé à sauter dans l'eau froide.
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Don't egg her on, she's already upset.
Ne l'incite pas, elle est déjà contrariée.