noun
English to French Dictionary

dove Meaning in French (dove signification en français)

colombe
Synonymes:pigeonpacifiste
colombe in English:dove
Phonetic:kɔlɔ̃b
Plural: doves
Gender:Féminin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de dove en français est colombe. (Petit oiseau de la famille des pigeons, souvent reconnu pour son plumage blanc et comme symbole universel de paix.)

Definitions of Dove

  1. 1
    noun
    colombe

    A small, gentle bird of the pigeon family, often recognized for its white plumage and as a universal symbol of peace.

    Petit oiseau de la famille des pigeons, souvent reconnu pour son plumage blanc et comme symbole universel de paix.

  2. 2
    noun(formal)
    colombe

    A person who advocates for peaceful or conciliatory policies, especially in foreign affairs, often contrasted with a 'hawk'.

    Personne qui préconise des politiques pacifiques ou conciliantes, en particulier en matière de politique étrangère, souvent en opposition à un 'faucon'.

Example Sentences

casual

“A white dove flew over the ceremony, symbolizing peace and hope.”

Une colombe blanche a survolé la cérémonie, symbolisant la paix et l'espoir.

formal

“The politician was known as a dove for his non-aggressive foreign policy.”

Ce politicien était connu comme une colombe pour sa politique étrangère non agressive.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

pigeonpacifiste

In English:

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

fauconbelliciste

In English:

hawkwarmonger

Inflected Word Forms

past tensedived
gerunddiving
agent noundiver

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

dove of peaceexpression

A symbol of peace, often represented by a white dove carrying an olive branch.