phoque adulte
The English phrase "adult seal" is translated into French as phoque adulte.
This phrase is used to refer specifically to a seal that has reached full physical maturity.
Did you know?
- The word phoque is a homophone for a common French vulgarity, which leads to many puns and jokes in French pop culture and social media.
- While English uses 'seal' to describe both the animal and a physical stamp, the French word phoque is strictly used for the marine mammal and cannot be used for a wax seal.
- The word phoque traces its lineage back to the Ancient Greek word φώκη, which was used by Mediterranean sailors to name these creatures thousands of years ago.
Examples in context
- Nous avons observé un phoque adulte sur le rivage.We observed an adult seal on the shore.
- Regarde ce gros phoque dans l'eau !Look at that big seal in the water!
- Les phoques adultes en pleine force de l'âge sont très agiles.Adult seals in the prime of life are very agile.
- Le phoque adulte nage près de la côte.The adult seal swims near the coast.
- Il est difficile de distinguer un phoque adulte d'un jeune.It is difficult to distinguish an adult seal from a young one.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are watching a nature documentary together.
- GabrielRegarde ce phoque adulte sur l'écran.Look at that adult seal on the screen.
- ManonIl est magnifique, Gabriel.It is magnificent, Gabriel.
- GabrielEst-ce qu'il cherche ses petits ?Is he looking for his pups?
- ManonJe pense que oui.I think so.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adulte, phoque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
