axolotl
/ak.sɔ.lɔtl/masculine
The English word "axolotl" is axolotl in French.
The word axolotl refers to the endangered salamander.
Meaning: endangered salamander (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the masculine article un (for example, un axolotl).
How do you pronounce it?
/ak.sɔ.lɔtl/
Did you know?
- The French word axolotl comes from the Classical Nahuatl language of Mexico, where it means 'water dog'.
- In French literature and art, the concept of the axolotl is sometimes used to represent a creature caught between two worlds, symbolizing the transition between water and land.
- The axolotl is sometimes referred to in French as le chien d'eau, which is a literal translation of the original Nahuatl meaning.
Examples in context
- L'axolotl est une espèce aquatique originaire du Mexique qui présente une capacité unique de régénération.The axolotl is an aquatic species native to Mexico, which possesses a unique regenerative ability.
- J'ai récemment visité un aquarium et j'ai pu observer des axolotls fascinants.I recently visited an aquarium and had the chance to observe fascinating axolotls.
- Il est resté immobile comme un axolotl.He remained still like an axolotl.
- L'axolotl est un animal fascinant.The axolotl is a fascinating animal.
- Je voudrais voir un axolotl dans l'aquarium.I would like to see an axolotl in the aquarium.
- Cet axolotl est très petit.This axolotl is very small.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are at an aquarium.
- EmmaRegarde Lucas, c'est un axolotl !Look Lucas, it's an axolotl!
- LucasIl est vraiment étrange, cet animal.That animal is really strange.
- EmmaC'est une espèce très rare.It is a very rare species.
- LucasL'axolotl est magnifique.The axolotl is magnificent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “axolotl” translations and entries axolotl, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries axolotl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
