mouton

mouton

"Sheep."

In this sentence, 'mouton' is used to refer to the animal (sheep) in a general context.

Le mouton mange de l'herbe dans le pré.

The sheep is eating grass in the meadow.

Here, 'mouton' refers to sheep meat or lamb, commonly used in culinary contexts.

Je préfère l'épaule de mouton pour un ragoût savoureux.

I prefer lamb shoulder for a flavorful stew.

In this expression, 'mouton' is used metaphorically to describe someone who follows others unquestioningly, reflecting a common idiom.

Il suit son chef comme un mouton, sans poser de questions.

He follows his leader like a sheep, without questioning.