How to Say "Griffin" in French

griffon

/ɡʁi.fɔ̃/

The French word for "griffin" is griffon.

The word refers to the mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.

Meaning: mythical creature with the body of a lion and head and wings of an eagle (noun)

Which one should you use?

The French spelling griffon differs from the English "griffin" by using an o instead of an i in the final syllable.

griffon is a masculine noun.

/ɡʁi.fɔ̃/

English speakers may mistakenly use the English spelling "griffin" when writing in French, but the correct French spelling is griffon.

In the French language, griffonner is a verb meaning to scribble or doodle, sharing the same root as the creature.
The French word griffon is also used to describe a specific breed of rough-coated dogs, such as the griffon bruxellois.
The evolution of the word passed through multiple Latin forms, including grȳps and grȳphus, before becoming the Old French grifon.

Le griffon est une créature mythique dont le corps est celui d'un lion et la tête est celle d'un aigle.
The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle.
Le griffon est une créature mythique.
The griffin is a mythical creature.
Il y a un griffon sur ce blason.
There is a griffin on this coat of arms.
Ce livre raconte l'histoire d'un griffon.
This book tells the story of a griffin.

Chloé and Gabriel are looking at a book of medieval legends in a library.

Chloé

Regarde ce dessin de griffon, Gabriel.
Look at this drawing of a griffin, Gabriel.
Gabriel

Il est vraiment impressionnant ce griffon.
This griffin is really impressive.
Chloé

On dirait qu'il va s'envoler.
It looks like it's going to fly away.
Gabriel

C'est une illustration très détaillée.
It is a very detailed illustration.

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