fish lure

• Leurre artificiel ou dispositif destiné à attirer les poissons, généralement fabriqué en plastique, en métal ou en bois et utilisé en pêche pour imiter des proies telles que de petits poissons ou des insectes.

An artificial bait or device designed to attract fish, typically made of plastic, metal, or wood, and used in angling to mimic prey such as small fish or insects.

1. Fishing baitB1formal

   An artificial or natural object used to attract fish to a hook.

   leurres de pêche

   • He attached a bright red fish lure to his fishing line.
   • The fisherman chose a fish lure that mimicked a small minnow.
   • Different fish lures are designed for different types of fish.

2. Decoy for fishingB1informal

   A device designed to imitate the appearance or movement of prey to catch fish.

   leurres de pêche

   • The fish lure wobbled in the water, attracting a large bass.
   • She spent hours selecting the perfect fish lure for trout fishing.
   • A good fish lure can make all the difference in a successful fishing trip.