Caille is a French word that means quail in English. This small game bird can be found throughout the world and is popularly hunted for its tasty meat. Some synonyms for caille include button quail, Chinese painted quail, and Japanese quail. The button quail is the smallest of the quail species and is mostly found in Asia, while the Chinese painted quail is known for its brightly colored plumage. The Japanese quail is a common game bird and is often bred for commercial purposes. Other synonyms for caille in French include perdrix (partridge) and faisant (pheasant), which are also hunted and served alongside quail in many dishes.