skylark

• Alouette européenne brunâtre tachetée, connue pour son chant caractéristique souvent émis en vol stationnaire à haute altitude.

A brown-speckled European lark known for its distinctive song, often sung while hovering at a great height.

1. A type of birdB2formalbritish

   A small brown-speckled European lark known for its melodious song, often sung while hovering high in the sky.

   Alouette des champs

   • The skylark's song filled the early morning air.
   • We watched a skylark ascend and hover above the field.
   • Farmers often hear skylarks singing over the meadows.

   Synonymeslark

• Verbe désuet signifiant faire des farces, s'amuser bruyamment ou se livrer à des jeux turbulents et espiègles, souvent en groupe.

An obsolete verb meaning to play pranks, frolic, or engage in boisterous fun, often in a playful or mischievous manner.

1. Play boisterouslyC1informalbritish

   To engage in playful, lively, or mischievous activity, often in a noisy or energetic way.

   S'ébattre bruyamment

   • The children were skylarking in the garden after school.
   • They spent the afternoon skylarking around the park.
   • The teacher told the students to stop skylarking and focus on their work.

   Synonymescavortdisportfrolicgambolrollickrompsport

   Antonymeslabortoilwork