fledge

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire un jeune oiseau qui développe ses plumes de vol et apprend à voler, ou pour décrire l'élevage d'un jeune oiseau jusqu'à ce qu'il puisse voler.

A verb used to describe a young bird developing wing feathers and learning to fly, or to raise a young bird until it can fly.

1. Raise young birdsB2formaltechnical

   To feed and care for young birds until they develop flight feathers and can fly.

   Élever de jeunes oiseaux (jusqu'à l'envol)

   • The mother bird fledged her chicks over several weeks.
   • The sanctuary successfully fledged three endangered species.
   • They observed the parents fledging the nestlings with care.

   Synonymesbring upnurtureraiserear

2. Adorn with feathersC1formal

   To decorate or cover something with feathers, often for ornamental or ceremonial purposes.

   Garnir de plumes

   • The artisan fledged the ceremonial mask with bright plumes.
   • Ancient warriors fledged their shields to intimidate enemies.
   • She fledged her costume for the carnival parade.

   Synonymesfeatherplume

3. Grow feathersB2formaltechnical

   To develop or acquire feathers, said of young birds when they reach a stage of feather growth.

   Se couvrir de plumes

   • The chicks begin to fledge after about two weeks.
   • Eaglets fledge slowly, relying on their parents for food.
   • Once the bird fledges, it is ready to leave the nest.

   Synonymesfeather

   Antonymesmoltmoult