lamb

• Nom désignant un jeune mouton ou la viande d'un jeune mouton, utilisé aussi au sens figuré pour une personne douce, innocente ou facile à tromper.

A noun referring to a young sheep, or the meat of a young sheep, and also used figuratively to describe a gentle, innocent, or easily deceived person.

1. Young sheepA1formal

   A young domestic sheep, typically less than one year old, prized for its wool and meat.

   Agneau (jeune mouton)

   • The farmer took care of the newborn lamb.
   • Two lambs were born in the spring.
   • She petted the soft wool of the lamb.

   Synonymeslambkin

2. Gullible personB2informal

   Someone who is easily deceived or cheated, especially in financial matters.

   Personne naïve ou crédule

   • He was a lamb when it came to investment schemes.
   • Don't be such a lamb; that deal is a scam.
   • The con artist looked for lambs to swindle.

   Synonymeschumpdupeeasy markgullpatsypushoversuckervictim

3. Sweet innocent personB2informal

   A gentle, innocent, and mild-mannered person, often a child.

   Agneau (personne innocente)

   • She's a little lamb, always smiling and kind.
   • His younger brother is a lamb who never gets into trouble.
   • The teacher described him as a lamb in a class of rowdy kids.

   Synonymesangelcherubdeardoveinnocentsaint

   Antonymesfiendpredatorwolf

4. Meat of young sheepA2formalculinary

   The flesh of a young domestic sheep used as food, known for its tender texture.

   Viande d'agneau de lait

   • We had roast lamb for Sunday dinner.
   • Lamb chops are a popular dish in many cuisines.
   • She seasoned the lamb with rosemary and garlic.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de mise bas chez la brebis (mettre au monde un agneau) ou, de manière informelle, pour désigner le fait de frapper ou de battre quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving birth to a lamb (for sheep) or, informally, to hit or thrash someone.

1. B2formal

   To give birth to a lamb, used for sheep.

   Agneler

   • The ewe lambed in the early morning.
   • The farmer stayed up all night to help the sheep lamb.
   • Sheep usually lamb in the spring.