nourriture pour chien
Dog food in French is nourriture pour chien.
This phrase refers to food specifically formulated to be eaten by dogs.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nourriture (food) and pour chien (for dog).
Which one should you use?
While the singular nourriture pour chien is the standard way to refer to the product category, you can use the plural nourriture pour chiens to refer to food intended for multiple dogs.
Did you know?
- If you were to search for this in a French supermarket, you might see the word croquettes used more frequently than nourriture pour chien on the packaging.
- The word chien shares its history with the English word 'canine', as both descend from the Latin 'canis'.
Examples in context
- La nourriture pour chien coûte cher.Dog food is expensive.This is useful for stating that dog food is expensive.Tatoeba #7745886 by lbdx, translation #5717978 by CK
- La nourriture pour chiens est chère.Dog food is dear.This is useful for stating that dog food is dear.Tatoeba #8659275 by Micsmithel, translation #10652705 by sundown
- As-tu acheté de la nourriture pour chien ?Did you buy dog food?This is useful for asking if someone purchased dog food.Tatoeba #11764584 by lbdx, translation #9435637 by CK
- Je dois acheter de la nourriture pour chienI need to buy dog food
- Je suis à la recherche d'une alimentation canine équilibréeI am looking for balanced dog food
- J'ai oublié d'acheter de la bouffe pour chienI forgot to buy dog food
- Mes chiens adorent les croquettesMy dogs love the dog food pellets
- Mon vétérinaire recommande une nourriture pour chien hypoallergéniqueMy vet recommends hypoallergenic dog food
- J'ai acheté de la bouffe pour chien en promotion au supermarchéI bought dog food on sale at the supermarket
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Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are at a pet store.
- NathanOù est la nourriture pour chien ?Where is the dog food?
- LéaElle est au fond du magasin.It is at the back of the store.
- NathanMerci, Léa.Thanks, Léa.
- LéaDe rien, Nathan.You're welcome, Nathan.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chien, nourriture, pour, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
