iguane
/i.ɡwan/masculine
The English word 'iguana' is translated into French as iguane.
The word iguane refers to any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae.
Meaning: any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /i.ɡwan/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word iguane comes from the Taíno language of the Caribbean via Spanish.
- Unlike many French nouns ending in 'e' that are feminine, iguane is strictly masculine, which can trip up speakers who rely on spelling patterns.
- In French literature and fables, reptiles like the iguane are far less common as characters than the tortue or serpent.
Examples in context
- J'ai un iguane.I have an iguana.Tatoeba #13732668 by Adelpa, translation #11439955 by Agestur
- Les iguanes sont fascinantsThe iguanas are fascinating
- J'ai vu un iguane dans le zoo aujourd'huiI saw an iguana at the zoo today
- Les iguanes sont des créatures étonnantes qui vivent dans diverses régions du monde, des forêts tropicales aux déserts arides.Iguanas are astonishing creatures that live in various regions of the world, from tropical forests to arid deserts.
- Il a acheté un petit iguane.He bought a small iguana.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are at a pet store.
- NathanLéa, regarde cet iguane !Léa, look at this iguana!
- LéaIl est vraiment impressionnant.He is really impressive.
- NathanJe veux acheter un iguane.I want to buy an iguana.
- LéaC'est une bonne idée, Nathan.That's a good idea, Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “iguana” translations and entries iguane, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries iguane, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
