Also means
sucker, easy mark
Usage Note
Pigeon is both the bird and a popular slang term for someone who is easily cheated or duped. The phrase se faire pigeonner means to be taken for a ride. A homing or carrier pigeon is a pigeon voyageur.
Examples
"Le pigeon roucoule sur le toit."
Natural Translation
The pigeon coos on the roof.
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