preen in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

preen in the PONS Dictionary

preen Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to preen oneself
se pomponner
to preen oneself on sth
s'enorgueillir de qc
to preen oneself when one does sth
se rengorger de faire qc
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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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This patch, like much of the male's plumage is dull in fresh non-breeding plumage and is brightened by wear and preening.
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In the middle part of the day they rest in shady areas near water and preen.
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They also preen other birds' feathers that are otherwise hard to get at.
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You will never pay for your crimes and you will continue to preen yourself, to bask in your illusions of moral ascendancy.
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The gland secretes an oily fluid associated with preening, or cleaning of the feathers.
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Their elongated shape allow them to conceal themselves between feather shafts and therefore avoid dislodgement while its host is preening or in flight.
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They often socialise before dusk, engaging in preening, feeding young, and flying acrobatically.
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Its sternum has no keel, its wings are minimal, and it has no preen gland.
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Birds of a flock will preen each other, ruffling their head feathers in invitation.
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The swan turns its head from side to side and also preens itself.
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