sheep

• Animal domestique élevé pour sa laine et sa viande ; par extension, personne qui suit aveuglément les autres.

A domesticated wool-bearing mammal; also, a person who follows others blindly.

pluriel irrégulier

1. A domesticated ruminant mammal valued for its wool, meat, and milk.A2formal

   An artiodactyl mammal of the genus Ovis, characterized by a thick fleece, cloven hooves, and a strong herding instinct; widely raised in many regions for agricultural purposes.

   mouton (animal domestique)

   • The farmer sheared the flock in spring.
   • A lone sheep strayed from the pasture.
   • Sheep graze peacefully on the hillside.
   • The shepherd counted his flock after the storm.
   • Lamb chops come from young sheep.

2. A person who unquestioningly follows others or conforms to the group.B2formal

   An individual who lacks independent thought and tends to imitate the behavior or opinions of a crowd, easily led or influenced without critical thinking.

   mouton (personne conformiste)

   • Don't be such a follower; think for yourself!
   • The politician referred to the unthinking masses as easily led animals.
   • She decided to break away from the herd and pursue her own career.
   • His blind conformity made him a laughingstock among independent thinkers.
   • The cult leader preyed on those who behave like mindless creatures.

   Synonymesconformistfollowerlemming

   Antonymesfreethinkerindividualistleadermaverick