bouledogue
/bul.dɔɡ/masculine
The English word bulldog is bouledogue in French.
bouledogue refers to the specific breed of dog.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
bouledogue is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/bul.dɔɡ/ (2 syllables)
Did you know?
- Despite the name, the bouledogue français was originally bred in England before being exported to France in the 19th century.
- In French slang, calling someone a bouledogue can occasionally imply they are stubborn or tenacious, mirroring the personality of the dog rather than just the animal itself.
- The term boule means 'ball' in French, which reflects the round, sturdy physique associated with the breed's appearance in the French imagination.
Examples in context
- Pendant ma promenade, j'ai croisé un magnifique bulldog.During my walk, I encountered a magnificent bulldog.
- Regarde ce mignon bouledogue dans le parc !Look at that cute bulldog in the park!
- Le bouledogue est très calme.The bulldog is very calm.
- J'aime beaucoup ce petit bouledogue.I really like this little bulldog.
- Mon voisin a un bouledogue.My neighbor has a bulldog.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are walking in a park.
- LucasRegarde ce beau bouledogue là-bas !Look at that beautiful bulldog over there!
- ChloéOh oui, il est mignon.Oh yes, he is cute.
- LucasEst-ce que tu veux le caresser ?Do you want to pet him?
- ChloéNon, j'ai un peu peur de lui.No, I am a little afraid of him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bulldog” translations and entries bouledogue, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
