perche

See also pèrche, and perché

French

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Etymology 1

From Latin perca, from Ancient Greek πέρκη.

Noun

perche f (plural perches)

1. perch (type of fish)

Etymology 2

From Latin pertica.

Noun

perche f (plural perches)

1. pole
2. (sports) pole-vaulting; pole
3. (skiing) T-bar
4. boom (for microphone etc.)
5. perch (for birds)
6. rod (unit of length)
7. (aeronautics) probe

Derived terms

• saut à la perche
• tendre la perche

Etymology 3

Inflected forms.

Verb

perche

1. first-person singular present indicative of percher
2. third-person singular present indicative of percher
3. first-person singular present subjunctive of percher
4. third-person singular present subjunctive of percher
5. second-person singular imperative of percher

Anagrams

• pécher, pêcher
• prêche, prêché