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lovebirds

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love·bird  (lvbûrd)
n.
1. Any of various small Old World parrots, especially of the genus Agapornis, often kept as cage birds and noted for the apparent affection between mates.
2. lovebirds Informal A couple who are openly affectionate or demonstrative with each other, especially in public.
Translations
lovebirds [ˈlʌvbɜːrdz] npl (= lovers) → tourtereaux mpl
love bite lovebite [ˈlʌvbaɪt] nsuçon m
love child n (old-fashioned)enfant m/f illégitime, enfant m/f naturel(le)
loved ones nplproches mpl
love handles nplpoignées fpl d'amour >
love-hate relationship nrelation f amour-haine
they have a love-hate relationship → ils s'aiment et se détestent à la fois


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