noms d'animaux
The English phrase animal names is translated into French as noms d'animaux.
This phrase is used to refer to the names of animals. Examples of specific animal names include singe (monkey), le poisson (the fish), le lapin (the rabbit), le serpent (the snake), le dauphin (the dolphin), le crocodile (the crocodile), le papillon (the butterfly), le perroquet (the parrot), le phoque (the seal), le pingouin (the penguin) and le kangourou (the kangaroo).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term for a moose is un élan.
Did you know?
- The animal name lapin is used in the expression poser un lapin, which means to stand someone up for a date or meeting.
- The French word for a dolphin, le dauphin, is also the title used for the eldest son of the King of France during the Ancien Régime. This creates a linguistic link between marine life and royalty.
- In French, the word pingouin refers to the great auk or the razorbill. To describe the flightless birds of the Antarctic, French speakers use a different word, manchot.
Examples in context
- Peux-tu m'aider avec ces noms d'animaux ?Can you help me with these animal names?
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are playing a board game at home.
- ManonCe jeu utilise des noms d'animaux bizarres.This game uses weird animal names.
- NathanC'est vrai, mais c'est amusant.It's true, but it is fun.
- ManonTu connais tous les noms d'animaux ici ?Do you know all the animal names here?
- NathanPas tous, mais je vais essayer.Not all, but I will try.
