pony

• Nom désignant un petit cheval, généralement de taille inférieure à 14,2 mains, souvent monté par des enfants ou utilisé pour certains travaux. Peut aussi se référer à une traduction mot à mot utilisée pour l'étude d'une langue étrangère, à un petit verre pour une gorgée de whisky, ou à un cheval sauvage de l'ouest des États-Unis.

A noun referring to a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high, often used for riding by children or for specific work. It can also refer to a literal translation used for studying a foreign language, a small glass for a single swallow of whiskey, or a range horse of the western United States.

1. Small horse breedA1formal

   Any of various breeds of small, gentle horses, typically less than five feet high at the shoulder.

   Poney (race de petit cheval)

   • The children learned to ride on a gentle pony.
   • She owns a Shetland pony that lives in the backyard.
   • Ponies are often used for beginner riders due to their size and temperament.

2. Western range horseB1informalamerican

   A range horse of the western United States, often used for herding cattle.

   Poney de l'Ouest américain

   • The cowboy rode his pony across the open plains.
   • Wild ponies still roam freely in parts of the American West.
   • He trained the pony to respond to whistles and commands.

   Synonymescayusecow pony

3. Racehorse (informal)B2informal

   An informal term for a racehorse, especially in betting contexts.

   Cheval de course (familier)

   • He placed a bet on a fast pony in the third race.
   • The trainer said the pony was ready for the derby.
   • That pony has won three races this season.

   Synonymesgee-geenag

4. Translation aid (slang)C1slang

   A literal translation used in studying a foreign language, often used illicitly by students.

   aide-mémoire (de traduction)

   • He used a pony to translate the Latin passage for homework.
   • The teacher confiscated the student's pony during the exam.
   • Relying on a pony prevents you from actually learning the language.

   Synonymescribtrot

5. Small whiskey glassC1informal

   A small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey.

   Verre à liqueur (petit verre à whisky)

   • He poured himself a pony of bourbon after dinner.
   • The bartender served the whiskey in a pony glass.
   • She ordered a pony of scotch, just a small taste.

   Synonymesjiggershot glass