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1 sheep
sheep [ʃi:p] (pl inv)1 nounmouton m; (ewe) brebis f;∎ pejorative they're just a load of sheep ils se comportent comme des moutons (de Panurge) ou un troupeau de moutons;∎ figurative to separate or to sort out the sheep from the goats séparer le bon grain de l'ivraie;(farm, farming) de moutons►► Botany sheep's bit jasione f des montagnes;sheep farmer éleveur(euse) m,f de moutons;Entomology sheep ked mélophage m;sheep pen parc m à moutons;Botany sheep's sorrel oxalide f blanche;sheep station grand élevage m de moutons;Entomology sheep tick mélophage m -
2 sheep
sheep [∫i:p]* * *[ʃiːp]black sheep — fig brebis f galeuse
lost sheep — fig brebis f égarée
••to count sheep — fig compter les moutons
may as well be hung for a sheep as for a lamb — tant qu'à être condamné pour un crime, autant qu'il en vaille la peine
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3 sheep
sheep n (pl sheep) mouton m ; ( ewe) brebis f ; black sheep fig brebis f galeuse ; lost sheep fig brebis f égarée.to count sheep fig compter les moutons ; to follow sb/sth like sheep suivre qn/qch comme des moutons ; to make sheep's eyes at sb faire les yeux doux à qn ; may as well be hung for a sheep as for a lamb tant qu'à être condamné pour un crime, autant qu'il en vaille la peine ; ⇒ goat. -
4 stray
stray [streɪ]1. noun2. adjectivea. ( = without owner) [dog, cat] errant ; [cow, sheep] égaréb. ( = loose) [bullet] perdu ; [hairs] épars[person, animal] s'égarer ; [thoughts] vagabonder* * *[streɪ] 1. 2.adjective [dog] errant; [cat] vagabond; [sheep] égaré; [bullet] perdu; [car, tourist] isolé3.to stray onto the road — [animal] divaguer sur la route
2) fig [eyes, mind] errer; [thoughts] vagabonder3) ( commit adultery) avoir une aventure -
5 wool
[wul] 1. noun, adjective((of) the soft hair of sheep and some other animals, often made into yarn etc for knitting or into fabric for making clothes etc: I wear wool in winter; knitting-wool; a wool blanket.) (de/en) laine- woollen- woollens - woolly 2. noun(a knitted garment.) lainages- pull the wool over someone's eyes -
6 stray
A n2 ( bullet) balle f perdue.C adjD vi1 lit ( wander) [animal, person, hand] s'égarer ; to stray from the road s'écarter de la route ; to stray from sb/from the house s'éloigner de qn/de la maison ; to stray onto the road [animal] divaguer sur la route ; to stray into a shop entrer par hasard dans un magasin ;2 fig [eyes, mind] errer ; [thoughts] vagabonder ; to stray from the point [person] s'écarter du sujet ; to stray onto sth ( in telling) en venir par hasard à parler de qch ; to let one's thoughts stray laisser errer ses pensées ; to let one's thoughts stray to sth en venir à penser à qch ;3 Relig pécher ; to stray from the path of righteousness s'écarter du droit chemin ;4 euph ( commit adultery) avoir une aventure.
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sheep's eyes — sheep s′ eyes n. pl. shy, amorous, lovesick glances: making sheep s eyes at her[/ex] • Etymology: 1520–30 … From formal English to slang
sheep's eyes — shy, amorous, lovesick glances (usually prec. by make or cast): making sheep s eyes at the new girl in class. [1520 30] * * * … Universalium
sheep's eyes — (make) to indicate sexual attraction in a look The derivation is from the ophthalmic dilation of those seeking to attract the attention of a potential mate, which makes them look ovine: Having had several glasses of beer, he now… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
sheep's eyes — /ˈʃips aɪz/ (say sheeps uyz) plural noun 1. amorous or love sick glances. –phrase 2. make sheep s eyes at, to regard amorously …
sheep's eyes — shy, amorous, lovesick glances (usually prec. by make or cast): making sheep s eyes at the new girl in class. [1520 30] … Useful english dictionary
make sheep's eyes at someone — make sheep s eyes at (someone) old fashioned to look at someone in a way that shows that you love them or are attracted to them. Ken s been making sheep s eyes at his ex girlfriend all night … New idioms dictionary
make sheep's eyes at — (someone) old fashioned to look at someone in a way that shows that you love them or are attracted to them. Ken s been making sheep s eyes at his ex girlfriend all night … New idioms dictionary
cast sheep's eyes at — If you cast sheep s eyes at at someone, you look lovingly or with longing at them … The small dictionary of idiomes
make sheep's eyes at — to show sexual interest in (another) Like the unintelligent staring of the wide eyed beast. In former times you might cast sheep s eyes at the object of your desire: I have often seen him cast a sheep s eye out of a calf s head at you.… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
make sheep's eyes at — ► make sheep s eyes at look at in a foolishly amorous way. Main Entry: ↑sheep … English terms dictionary
make sheep's eyes at — To ogle ● eye … Useful english dictionary