beagle
The English phrase "beagle" is translated into French as beagle.
A beagle refers to a small scenthound characterized by short legs and a smooth coat. These dogs are often tricolored and are used for hunting hares or kept as family pets.
Meaning: small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares or as a family pet (noun)
Did you know?
- French cynology often uses the term limier to describe the specific scenting ability of a beagle, a word that also translates to 'bloodhound' or 'sleuth' in detective contexts.
- In a French hunting context, the lead dog of a meute of beagles is sometimes referred to as the chef de meute, a title borrowed from military terminology.
- If you want to describe the functional category of a beagle in France, you would call it a chien courant, which literally translates to a 'running dog'.
Examples in context
- Je ne peux pas m'imaginer la vie sans mon Beagle chéri.I can't imagine life without my beloved Beagle.
- Comment dit-on "Beagle" en français ?How do you say "Beagle" in French?
- Le beagle est très mignon.The beagle is very cute.
- J'ai un beagle tricolore.I have a tricolored beagle.
- Ce beagle cherche le lapin.This beagle is looking for the rabbit.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are at a dog park.
- LéaRegarde ce petit beagle !Look at that little beagle!
- GabrielIl est vraiment adorable, Léa.He is really adorable, Léa.
- LéaEst-ce que tu veux jouer avec lui ?Do you want to play with him?
- GabrielOui, avec plaisir !Yes, with pleasure!
