grizzly
The English phrase "grizzly bear" is translated into French as grizzly.
The term refers to the species Ursus arctos horribilis.
Meaning: Ursus arctos horribilis (noun)
Did you know?
- The French word for 'bear' is ours, which is a linguistic relative of the English word 'ursine'.
- In North American French (Québécois), the term is used frequently in wildlife discussions, mirroring the English usage more closely than in European French.
- Because grizzly is a loanword from English, it does not follow the standard French pattern of placing the modifier after the noun.
Examples in context
- La réserve naturelle abrite plusieurs ours grizzly.The nature reserve is home to several grizzly bears.
- un grizzlyJ'ai vu un grizzly dans la forêt.
- le grizzlyLe grizzly est un animal impressionnant.
Example conversation
Two people are watching a nature documentary on television.
- ManonRegarde ce grizzly, il est immense !Look at this grizzly, it is huge!
- LucasOui, le grizzly est vraiment puissant.Yes, the grizzly is truly powerful.
- ManonLucas, est-ce qu'il est dangereux ?Lucas, is it dangerous?
- LucasOui, un grizzly peut être très agressif.Yes, a grizzly can be very aggressive.
