miroir aux alouettes
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lark decoy, bird lure, deceptive lure, false attraction, trap for the unwary
/mi.ʁwaʁ o za.lwɛt/
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Something that attracts through a glittering but misleading appearance.
Examples
Le miroir aux alouettes brillait au-dessus des herbes.
The lark decoy glinted above the grass.
Les offres trop belles peuvent devenir des miroirs aux alouettes.
Offers that look too good can become deceptive lures.
Les petits éclats du miroir aux alouettes attiraient les oiseaux.
The small flashes of the lark decoy attracted the birds.
Le chasseur faisait tourner son miroir aux alouettes au soleil.
The hunter spun his lark decoy in the sun.
La promesse de profits faciles n'était qu'un miroir aux alouettes.
The promise of easy profits was just a deceptive lure.
Similar words
fausse promesse
leurre
appât trompeur
leurre à alouettes
Meanings
Examples
Le chasseur faisait tourner son miroir aux alouettes au soleil.
The hunter spun his lark decoy in the sun.
Les petits éclats du miroir aux alouettes attiraient les oiseaux.
The small flashes of the lark decoy attracted the birds.
Un ancien miroir aux alouettes est exposé au musée de la chasse.
An old lark decoy is on display at the hunting museum.
Il a fixé le miroir aux alouettes sur un pivot.
He mounted the lark decoy on a pivot.
Le miroir aux alouettes brillait au-dessus des herbes.
The lark decoy glinted above the grass.
Examples
La promesse de profits faciles n'était qu'un miroir aux alouettes.
The promise of easy profits was just a deceptive lure.
Ce projet clinquant est un miroir aux alouettes pour les électeurs.
That flashy project is a shiny trap for voters.
Les offres trop belles peuvent devenir des miroirs aux alouettes.
Offers that look too good can become deceptive lures.
Le prestige du poste s'est révélé un miroir aux alouettes.
The prestige of the job proved to be a false attraction.
La publicité agit comme un miroir aux alouettes.
The advertisement works like a deceptive lure.
Similar words
leurre
appât trompeur
fausse promesse
Etymology
The literal hunting device flashed reflected sunlight to attract larks; its deceptive attraction produced the figurative sense.
FAQ
What is a miroir aux alouettes?
A reflective bird decoy or a deceptive attraction.
How does the real device work?
Small mirrors flash in sunlight to attract birds.
What is the figurative meaning?
A tempting appearance that hides a trap or disappointment.
Yes, if its promise is misleading.
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