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road runner

/ˈrəʊd ˌrʌnər/

Traduction: Oiseau coureur de la famille des cuculidés, vivant en Amérique du Nord et centrale, reconnaissable à son allure caractéristique et capable de courir à grande vitesse. Désigne aussi le personnage emblématique du dessin animé Looney Tunes des studios Warner Bros.

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/ˈrəʊd ˌrʌnər/B1informal
  • frOiseau coureur de la famille des cuculidés, vivant en Amérique du Nord et centrale, reconnaissable à son allure caractéristique et capable de courir à grande vitesse. Désigne aussi le personnage emblématique du dessin animé Looney Tunes des studios Warner Bros.

A fast-running bird of the cuckoo family native to North and Central America, known for its distinctive appearance and ability to run at high speeds. Also refers to the iconic cartoon character from Warner Bros. Looney Tunes series.

  1. Bird speciesB1formalamerican

    A fast-running bird of the cuckoo family, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for its distinctive crest and long tail.

    frGéocoucou

    • The road runner darted across the desert road.
    • We spotted a road runner near the cactus.
    • Road runners are known for their incredible speed on the ground.
  2. Cartoon characterA2informal

    A popular animated character from the Looney Tunes series, a clever and fast bird who constantly outwits the coyote.

    frBip Bip

    • My favorite cartoon as a kid was the Road Runner.
    • The Road Runner always escapes from Wile E. Coyote.
    • Road Runner cartoons are famous for their chase scenes.