Le verbe anglais "preen" est un terme assez spécifique qui possède plusieurs significations, principalement liées à des comportements d'autosoins et de vanité, souvent observés chez les animaux, en particulier les oiseaux. En français, il peut se traduire par "faire sa toilette" ou "se lisser les plumes" lorsqu'il s'agit d'animaux, ou "se pomponner" ou "se bichonner" lorsqu'il s'agit d'êtres humains. La définition principale de "preen" est l'acte de lisser et de nettoyer ses plumes avec le bec, comme le font les oiseaux pour maintenir leur plumage en bon état. Par extension, "preen" peut également signifier le fait de se préparer avec soin et de manière méticuleuse, souvent dans un contexte où l'on cherche à se rendre plus attrayant ou à se vanter de son apparence. Ce verbe peut donc être utilisé pour décrire à la fois un comportement naturel chez les animaux et un comportement social chez les humains, lié à la vanité ou au désir de se présenter sous son meilleur jour.
The peacock preened its feathers, displaying a magnificent array of colors.
Samantha preens herself in front of the mirror every morning before work.
The cat is preening itself after a long nap in the sun.
Birds often preen their feathers to keep them in good condition.
He preened with pride when he received the award.
The parrot preens its wings carefully, making sure each feather is in place.
She couldn't help but preen a little when she saw her reflection in the shop window.
The swan preened elegantly on the lake, attracting the attention of passersby.
John preened himself in his new suit, feeling confident for his interview.
The actor was preening backstage, getting ready for his big scene.
I preen my feathers every morning.
You preen before going out.
He preens in front of the mirror.
She preens her hair meticulously.
It preens after a bath.
We preen our clothes before the event.
They preen themselves for the party.
I preened my feathers yesterday.
You preened before the meeting.
He preened himself this morning.
She preened her dress for the occasion.
It preened after the rain.
We preened our outfits last night.
They preened themselves for the photo shoot.
I will preen my feathers tomorrow.
You will preen before the event.
He will preen himself for the interview.
She will preen her hair for the party.
It will preen after its bath.
We will preen our clothes before the ceremony.
They will preen themselves for the gala.
I am preening my feathers right now.
You are preening before the dinner.
He is preening himself at the moment.
She is preening her dress for the date.
It is preening after the shower.
We are preening our outfits for the event.
They are preening themselves for the evening.
I was preening my feathers when you called.
You were preening before the guests arrived.
He was preening himself when I saw him.
She was preening her hair when the doorbell rang.
It was preening after the rain started.
We were preening our clothes when the lights went out.
They were preening themselves when the photographer arrived.
I have preened my feathers already.
You have preened before the meeting.
He has preened himself for the occasion.
She has preened her hair for the event.
It has preened after the bath.
We have preened our outfits for the ceremony.
They have preened themselves for the party.
I had preened my feathers before you arrived.
You had preened before the guests came.
He had preened himself by the time I saw him.
She had preened her hair before the doorbell rang.
It had preened after the rain started.
We had preened our clothes before the lights went out.
They had preened themselves before the photographer arrived.
I will have preened my feathers by tomorrow.
You will have preened before the event.
He will have preened himself by the time of the interview.
She will have preened her hair for the party.
It will have preened after its bath.
We will have preened our clothes before the ceremony.
They will have preened themselves for the gala.
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