noun, masculine/sɛʁ.vɔ.lɑ̃/plural: cerfs-volants
stag beetle
Synonyms: lucane
From cerf (“deer”) + volant (“flying”, present participle of voler, "to fly"), because it is winged, with mandibles that resemble a deer's antlers.
/sɛʁ.vɔ.lɑ̃/
stag beetle
Synonyms: lucane
From cerf (“deer”) + volant (“flying”, present participle of voler, "to fly"), because it is winged, with mandibles that resemble a deer's antlers.
kite (toy); kite
Possibly from Old French serpe (“serpent, dragon”) + volant (“flying”), converging with cerf-volant due to the similar pronunciation and appearance.