bichon à poil frisé
The English phrase "bichon frise" is translated into French as bichon à poil frisé.
This phrase refers to a small breed of dog characterized by its white, curly hair.
What does it mean word for word?
The part à poil frisé literally means "with curly hair".
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun bichon is masculine, so when referring to a single dog, the indefinite article un is used in the phrase un bichon à poil frisé.
Did you know?
- The French word bichon shares a common linguistic ancestor with the English word 'bitch', both tracing back to the Proto-Germanic word *bikjǭ.
- The word poil used in bichon à poil frisé specifically refers to animal hair or human body hair, rather than the hair on a person's head, which is cheveu.
- Historically, dogs of the bichon type were prized by French royalty and nobility, often appearing in portraits as symbols of luxury and status.
Examples in context
- J'adore mon bichon à poil frisé.I love my bichon frise.
- Le bichon à poil frisé est très affectueux.The bichon frise is very affectionate.
- Elle cherche un bichon à poil frisé blanc.She is looking for a white bichon frise.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are looking at a dog in the park.
- GabrielRegarde ce petit chien blanc !Look at that little white dog!
- EmmaC'est un bichon à poil frisé.It is a bichon frise.
- GabrielIl a l'air vraiment gentil.He looks really friendly.
- EmmaOui, j'adore les bichons.Yes, I love bichons.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bichon, poil, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
