Noun
/ˈeɪ.prɪl fɪʃ/
"April fish" refers to the tradition commonly associated with April Fool’s Day, celebrated on April 1. In France, it is known as "Poisson d'Avril," where it is customary to attach paper fish to the backs of unsuspecting individuals as a prank. The phrase "April fish" symbolizes trickery and jokes, particularly those played on that day.
The term is relatively niche and is most often encountered in written contexts, especially in discussions about cultural practices and celebrations. Its frequency of use is lower than more common phrases, and it tends to appear in cultural or historical discussions rather than daily conversation.
On April 1st, my friends played a hilarious prank on me by trying to stick an April fish on my back.
El 1 de abril, mis amigos hicieron una broma hilarante sobre mí tratando de pegar un pez de abril en mi espalda.
The children giggled as they prepared to celebrate April fish by decorating their classroom with drawings of fish.
Los niños se rieron mientras se preparaban para celebrar el pez de abril decorando su aula con dibujos de peces.
In France, people often say "Poisson d'Avril" to describe the act of playing tricks on April fish day.
En Francia, la gente a menudo dice "Poisson d'Avril" para describir el acto de hacer trucos en el día del pez de abril.
The expression “April fish” does not have many idiomatic variations, but it is primarily linked to the tradition of playing pranks on April Fool's Day. However, similar expressions related to trickery and deception exist.
"To fish for compliments"
Ella siempre quiere que la elogien, así que a veces la veo pescar cumplidos.
(She always wants compliments, so sometimes I see her fishing for compliments.)
"There's more than one fish in the sea."
No te preocupes por esa relación fallida; hay más peces en el mar.
(Don't worry about that failed relationship; there are more fish in the sea.)
"Big fish in a small pond."
En su escuela, es un pez grande en un estanque pequeño, pero no sé cómo se adaptará a la universidad.
(In her school, she is a big fish in a small pond, but I don't know how she will adapt to college.)
The term "April fish" is derived from the French "Poisson d'Avril." The phrase literally translates to "fish of April," with "poisson" meaning fish and "avril" meaning April. This tradition has deep historical roots in France, dating back to the Renaissance and showcasing April as a time for jokes and merrymaking.
Synonyms: April Fool, prank
Antonyms: Honesty, sincerity