hérisson
/e.ʁi.sɔ̃/masculine
The French word for hedgehog is hérisson.
hérisson is a masculine noun used to refer to the hedgehog.
Meaning: animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of hérisson is hérissons.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /e.ʁi.sɔ̃/.
Did you know?
- A hérisson can also refer to a type of heavy anti-tank obstacle used in military fortifications, designed to stop vehicles with sharp steel beams.
- The word hérisson shares an ancient ancestor with the word for 'sea urchin', which is oursin in French.
- In French gastronomy, a hérisson refers to a specific way of arranging appetizers or seafood in a radiating, spiked pattern on a platter.
Examples in context
- As-tu déjà touché un hérisson ?Have you ever touched a hedgehog?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has ever touched a hérisson.Tatoeba #6537429 by GB3, translation #1717360 by Amastan
- Le hérisson est un petit animal.The hedgehog is a small animal.This sentence is useful for stating that the hérisson is a small animal.Tatoeba #805604 by sacredceltic, translation #803658 by Eldad
- Le hérisson s'est roulé en boule.The hedgehog rolled up into a ball.This sentence is useful for describing how a hérisson rolled into a ball.Tatoeba #12795260 by lbdx, translation #5384187 by Hybrid
- Les enfants ont découvert un hérisson dans le jardin.The children found a hedgehog in the garden.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are walking in a park during the evening.
- LucasRegarde, il y a un hérisson dans l'herbe !Look, there is a hedgehog in the grass!
- EmmaOh, il est vraiment mignon, ce petit hérisson.Oh, this little hedgehog is really cute.
- LucasFais attention à ne pas l'effrayer.Be careful not to frighten him.
- EmmaNe t'inquiète pas, je reste loin de lui.Don't worry, I'm staying far away from him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hedgehog” translations and entries hérisson, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hérisson, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
