lark

• Nom désignant un petit oiseau brun chanteur, connu pour son chant mélodieux, souvent présent dans les zones découvertes. Peut aussi signifier une aventure insouciante ou amusante.

A noun referring to a small, brown songbird known for its melodious singing, often found in open country. It can also refer to a carefree or amusing adventure.

1. MeadowlarkB1formalamerican

   A North American songbird with a yellow breast, known for its distinctive song.

   Sturnelle des prés

   • The meadowlark's song filled the prairie at dawn.
   • We spotted a bright yellow-breasted lark in the field.
   • The lark perched on the fence and sang beautifully.

   Synonymesmeadowlark

2. Ground-dwelling songbirdB1formal

   A songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country, with streaky brown plumage.

   Alouette

   • The lark built its nest in a shallow depression in the grass.
   • We watched the lark run through the meadow searching for insects.
   • Its streaky brown feathers help the lark blend into the dry grass.

3. Old World songbirdB1formalbritish

   Any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing, especially the skylark.

   alouette (oiseau chanteur de l'Ancien Monde)

   • The skylark is famous for its melodious song while hovering high in the air.
   • Poets have often written about the lark's joyful singing.
   • We heard a lark singing high above the fields.

4. Carefree adventureB2informal

   A carefree, amusing, or playful episode or adventure.

   Équipée / fredaine

   • The trip to the beach was a real lark.
   • They went on a lark through the old city, exploring every alley.
   • It was just a lark, but we had so much fun.

   Synonymesadventureanticcaperescapadefrolicprankrompspree

• Verbe signifiant s'adonner à des activités ludiques ou espiègles ; gambader, batifoler ou s'amuser.

A verb meaning to engage in playful or mischievous activities; to frolic or have fun.

1. Play boisterouslyB2informal

   To engage in playful, lively, or mischievous activity, often in a carefree or silly manner.

   S'amuser bruyamment

   • The children were larking about in the garden all afternoon.
   • Stop larking around and get back to work!
   • They larked about by the river, splashing water at each other.
   • We spent the day larking and exploring the old town.

   Synonymescapercavortdisportfriskfrolicgambolrollickrompsport

   Antonymesbehavelabortoilwork