hawk

• Nom désignant un oiseau de proie connu pour sa vue perçante et ses capacités de chasse, ou une personne qui prône une politique agressive ou belliciste.

A noun referring to a type of bird of prey, known for its keen eyesight and hunting abilities, or a person who advocates for aggressive or warlike policies.

1. A2formal

   A diurnal bird of prey with broad wings and a strong hooked beak, known for its keen eyesight and hunting ability.

   oiseau de proie diurne

   • A hawk circled high above the field looking for prey.
   • The hawk swooped down and caught a mouse.
   • Hawks are often seen perched on telephone poles.

   Synonymesbird of preyfalconraptor

2. Political hawkB2formal

   A person who advocates for aggressive or warlike policies, especially in foreign affairs.

   Faucon (en politique)

   • The senator is known as a hawk on defense spending.
   • Hawks in the government pushed for military intervention.
   • The debate between hawks and doves intensified.

   Synonymesjingomilitaristwarmonger

   Antonymesdove

• Verbe désignant le fait de vendre des marchandises de manière agressive ou insistante dans des lieux publics, ou encore de se racler bruyamment la gorge pour expulser des mucosités.

A verb used to indicate the act of selling goods aggressively in public places, or to clear the throat noisily.

1. Sell goods aggressivelyB2informal

   To offer goods for sale in a pushy or aggressive manner, often in public places.

   Vendre de façon agressive

   • Street vendors hawk their wares to passing tourists.
   • He was hawking tickets outside the stadium.
   • They hawk handmade jewelry at the local market.

   Synonymeshucksterpeddlepitchtoutvend

2. Clear the throatB2informal

   To forcefully expel phlegm or mucus from the throat.

   se racler la gorge

   • He hawked loudly and spat into the gutter.
   • The old man hawked to clear his throat before speaking.
   • She hawked and coughed throughout the cold.

   Synonymescough upexpectoratehockspit