don't fish
Negative imperative conjugation of fish.

fish

USAGE NOTE
When it refers to fish in general, the plural of this word is "fish." However, when it refers to different species of fish, the plural of this word can be "fishes."
fish
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
a. le poisson
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
A colorful fish swam around the coral reef.Un poisson coloré nageait autour du récif de corail.
a. le poisson
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
The idea that sushi is just raw fish is a misconception.L’idée selon laquelle les sushis ne seraient que du poisson cru est fausse.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. pêcher
We fished sardines this afternoon.Nous avons pêché des sardines cet après-midi.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. pêcher
We fished in a stream close to the hotel.Nous avons pêché dans un ruisseau près de l’hôtel.
b. aller à la pêche
When I was a kid, I fished every weekend.Quand j'étais enfant, j'allais à la pêche tous les week-ends.
5.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to search)
a. fouiller
Elan fished in the drawer for the key.Elan fouilla dans le tiroir pour trouver la clé.
6.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to try to elicit a response; used with "for")
a. chercher
Stop fishing for compliments; it's unbecoming.Arrête de chercher les compliments, c'est déplacé.
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