goose
US /ɡuːs/
UK /ɡuːs/
1.
oie
a large water bird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill. Geese are typically larger than ducks but smaller than swans.
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The farmer kept a flock of geese.
L'agriculteur élevait un troupeau d'oies.
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A wild goose flew overhead.
Une oie sauvage a volé au-dessus.
1.
pincer, donner une pichenette
to poke or prod someone, especially in the buttocks, as a prank or to startle them
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He decided to goose his friend to make him jump.
Il a décidé de pincer son ami pour le faire sursauter.
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She gave him a playful goose as she walked past.
Elle lui a donné une pichenette en passant.
2.
accélérer, pousser
to increase the speed or power of something, especially an engine
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He had to goose the engine to get up the hill.
Il a dû accélérer le moteur pour monter la colline.
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The pilot goosed the throttle for a quick takeoff.
Le pilote a poussé les gaz pour un décollage rapide.