squirrel
US /ˈskwɝː.əl/
UK /ˈskwɝː.əl/
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écureuil
a small mammal with a long bushy tail, native to most parts of the world. Squirrels typically eat nuts, seeds, berries, and insects.
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A squirrel quickly buried its nut in the garden.
Un écureuil a rapidement enterré sa noix dans le jardin.
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We saw a cute little squirrel climbing a tree.
Nous avons vu un mignon petit écureuil grimper à un arbre.
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mettre de côté, cacher
to store or hoard something, especially food, in a safe place
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He likes to squirrel away money for a rainy day.
Il aime mettre de côté de l'argent pour les jours difficiles.
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The children would often squirrel away candies in their pockets.
Les enfants avaient souvent l'habitude de cacher des bonbons dans leurs poches.