chick

• Nom désignant un jeune oiseau, en particulier un poulet, ou un terme informel pour une jeune femme.

A noun referring to a young bird, especially a domestic fowl, or an informal term for a young woman.

1. A1formal

   A young bird, especially a newly hatched domestic fowl such as a chicken.

   Jeune oiseau (poussin)

   • The hen is protecting her chicks from the rain.
   • We saw a brood of fluffy yellow chicks on the farm.
   • The chick hatched from its egg this morning.

   Synonymeschickenfledglinghatchlingnestling

2. B1informal

   An informal and sometimes derogatory term for a young woman.

   Jeune femme

   • He was chatting up some chick at the bar.
   • She's a cool chick, always up for an adventure.
   • The movie features a tough chick who saves the day.

   Synonymesbabebroaddamegalgirllassmaidmiss