French

Noun

chouette f ‎(plural chouettes)

1. owl (specifically, an owl without a crest)

See also

• hibou

Derived terms

• chouette chevêche
• chouette effraie
• chouette hulotte

Etymology 2

Probably from a confusion between Etymology 1, above, and a derivative of choueter.

Adjective

chouette m, f ‎(plural chouettes)

1. (informal) great, cool, swell

Interjection

chouette

1. (informal) Uttered when one learns of something pleasing