dauphins
The English phrase "dolphins" is translated into French as dauphins.
The term refers to highly intelligent aquatic mammals known for their playful behavior and communication skills.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canadian French, particularly in Quebec, the word marsouins is sometimes used to refer to dolphins.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this noun is dauphin, while the plural is dauphins.
Did you know?
- In historical French literature, the word dauphin was the title used for the eldest son of the King of France. This is why the term for the animal and the royal heir are identical.
- In modern French business and politics, a dauphin is a person chosen to succeed a current leader, regardless of whether they are related by blood.
- The royal title le Dauphin was adopted because the dolphin was the heraldic symbol of the Counts of Vienne and the Dauphiné region.
Examples in context
- Les dauphins sont curieux.Dolphins are curious.This sentence is useful for describing the curiosity of dauphins.Tatoeba #1663885 by sacredceltic, translation #1656220 by Spamster
- Tom nagea avec les dauphins.Tom swam with the dolphins.This sentence is useful for describing someone swimming with dauphins.Tatoeba #7644368 by tras, translation #7584683 by CK
- Les dauphins sont très intelligents.Dolphins are really smart.This sentence is useful for noting that dauphins are very intelligent.Tatoeba #2759610 by Julien_PDC, translation #2722258 by Hybrid
- Les dauphins sont des mammifères marins très intelligents.Dolphins are very intelligent marine mammals
- On a vu les dauphins pendant notre excursion en bateau.We saw dolphins during our boat trip.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are at an aquarium.
- NathanRegarde, il y a des dauphins dans ce bassin !Look, there are dolphins in this tank!
- ChloéIls sont magnifiques, Nathan.They are magnificent, Nathan.
- NathanEst-ce que les dauphins peuvent sauter si haut ?Can the dolphins jump that high?
- ChloéOui, ils sont très agiles.Yes, they are very agile.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
