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La sirène
In French mythology, sirens can be bird-like or fish-like. The word is also used metaphorically for a seductive but dangerous woman in literary contexts.
Examples in context
La sirène peigne ses longs cheveux sur le rocher.
The mermaid combs her long hair on the rock.
Le chant mélodieux de la sirène égare les pêcheurs.
The mermaid's melodious song leads the fishermen astray.
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