Animaux - Verbes relatifs aux animaux

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pâturer

to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

chasser, traquer

(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air

plonger

(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

muer

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

hiberner

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

migrer

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

nager

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

percher

to root out something with the snout

frotter, muser

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

voleter, planer

to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

domestiquer

(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

nourrir, donner à manger

(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds

chanter, chanteur

to make or become undetectable by resembling the color or shape of a surrounding

camoufler

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

caresser

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

picorer, donner des coups de bec

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

traquer, guetter

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

piquer

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

mordre

to go higher while flying

monter

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

ramper, onduler

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

poursuivre, chasser

(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet

sauter

to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

se hérisser

(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance

se cabrer, bucer

to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

filé, tordre

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

affluer, entroisser

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

polliniser

(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches

gazouiller, chanter

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

réarranger, laver

to build a nest or live in it

nicher

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

se dépouiller de

to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates

pister, sentir

to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

fouiller, chercher pour se nourrir

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

chasser, s'attaquer à

to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals

se cabrer, se dresser sur ses pattes arrière

to use the front feet in a repetitive and scratching motion, often done by animals to express eagerness, curiosity, or frustration

griffer, fouiller

to pass, endure, or spend the winter season

hiverner, passer l'hiver

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

se nourrir de, se alimenter de

to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally

Strander, Se faire échouer

to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals

gambader, jouer

to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

jouer, s'amuser

to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior

ruffler, ébouriffer

to expel a fine mist or stream of liquid or other substance from the body, often as a defense mechanism or as a way to mark territory or communicate with other animals

asperger, pulvériser

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

effaroucher, reculer

to scratch or scrape at something with the hands or claws, as if trying to dig or climb

gratter, griffonner

to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

raciner, fouiller

to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

creuser, terrer

to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps

ruminer

(of a horse, etc.) to ride as fast as possible

galoper

(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter

trotter

to feed on leaves, twigs, or other plant materials by nibbling or grazing, commonly done by animals such as deer or goats

brouter, manger des feuillages

to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

galoper, sauter

to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

se pavaner

to jump very high or over a long distance

bondir, sauter

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

voltiger, se déplacer rapidement

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

glisser, voler sans effort

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

flatter, vibrer

to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

filouter, gambader

to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

rôder, se faufiler

to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

sauter, bondir

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

flâner, se promener lentement

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

fondre sur, se précipiter sur

to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

marcher en se dandinant, se déplacer en titubant

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

pousser

to move or travel through the air

voler

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

marcher à quatre pattes, ramper

to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

traîner, se déplacer lourdement

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

se balancer