Question 1

What is the definition of the French word "leurre"?

Accepted Answer

A piece of red leather in the shape of a bird, which falconers used to call back the birds of prey when they did not return to the lure.
Anything used artificially to attract someone and deceive them.
Artificial bait imitating an insect or small fish, fixed to a fishing line to attract the fish.
Countermeasure device.

Question 2

What is the plural of the French word "leurre"?

Accepted Answer

leurres

Question 3

Where does the French word "leurre" come from?

Accepted Answer

from Old French loire , derived from Old Low Franconian lôþr ("bait"). Compare with Middle High German luoder ("bait, thing that attracts").

Question 4

How do you say "leurre" in english?

Accepted Answer

decoy

Question 5

What is the translation of "leurre" into portuguese?

Accepted Answer

ilusão

Question 6

How do you translate "leurre" into spanish?

Accepted Answer

señuelo

leurre

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