cerf-volant

cerf-volant is masculine in French.

stag beetle

From cerf (“deer”) + volant (“flying”, present participle of voler, "to fly"), because it is winged, with mandibles that resemble a deer's antlers.

cerf-volant is masculine in French.

kite (toy); kite

Possibly from Old French serpe (“serpent, dragon”) + volant (“flying”), converging with cerf-volant due to the similar pronunciation and appearance.