goldfish

• Petit poisson d'eau douce, généralement de couleur orange ou dorée, souvent élevé comme animal de compagnie dans des aquariums ou des étangs.

A small, typically orange or gold-colored freshwater fish, commonly kept as a pet in aquariums or ponds.

1. Pet fishA1formal

   A small, typically orange-gold freshwater fish commonly kept as a pet in aquariums or ponds.

   poisson rouge

   • She has a goldfish in a small bowl on her desk.
   • The children love feeding the goldfish in the pond.
   • Goldfish are known for their bright color and calm nature.

2. Memory metaphorB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe someone with a very short memory, referencing the myth that goldfish have a three-second memory span.

   poisson rouge (mémoire)

   • He forgot the instructions again; he has the memory of a goldfish.
   • Don't rely on her to remember details; she's like a goldfish.
   • I told him five minutes ago, but he's already forgotten—total goldfish memory.

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