swan
US /swɑːn/
UK /swɑːn/
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cygne
a large waterbird with a long flexible neck, short legs, and webbed feet, noted for its graceful movements and white plumage (typically with a black patch around the eyes in the adult of the common species).
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A beautiful white swan glided across the lake.
Un magnifique cygne blanc glissait sur le lac.
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The ballet features a dying swan.
Le ballet met en scène un cygne mourant.
1.
flâner, se pavaner
to move or go in a casual, relaxed, or majestic way.
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She swanned into the room as if she owned the place.
Elle entra dans la pièce comme si elle en était la propriétaire.
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He spent the afternoon swanning around the city.
Il a passé l’après-midi à flâner dans la ville.