Ours
standard
In Cajun French "bear" is Ours, the same as in standard French. The Louisiana black bear is an ours noir.
Meaning: the animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Ours | standard |
| Ours noir | black bear |
You say un ours for a bear. The black bear is native to Louisiana and appears in local stories.
How do you pronounce it?
The final s in ours is pronounced, so the word sounds like "oorss".
Did you know?
- The Louisiana black bear was once listed as a threatened animal, and its recovery is a local conservation story.
Examples in context
- J'ai vu un ours dans le bois.I saw a bear in the woods.
- L'ours noir vit en Louisiane.The black bear lives in Louisiana.
Example conversation
Paul tells his friend Luc about a trip to the swamp.
- PaulJ'ai vu un ours noir!I saw a black bear!
- LucUn vrai ours? Où ça?A real bear? Where?
- PaulPrès du bayou.Near the bayou.
