No. 3,472 in French
coulon
"Coulon" is an archaic French word meaning "pigeon" or "dove".
In a sentence
Le coulon vole haut dans le ciel.
The pigeon flies high in the sky.
Here, 'coulon' refers to a bird, specifically a pigeon, in a literal context describing its flying.
J'ai vu un coulon passer devant la fenêtre ce matin.
I saw a pigeon pass in front of the window this morning.
In this sentence, 'coulon' again denotes a pigeon, emphasizing the observation of the bird.
Les coulons reviennent souvent au même endroit pour leur nid.
Pigeons often return to the same place for their nest.
The plural form 'coulons' is used here to refer to pigeons collectively, showcasing their nesting behavior.
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