lamproie
/lɑ̃.pʁwa/feminine
The French word for lamprey is lamproie.
lamproie refers to the fish known as a lamprey.
Meaning: a fish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /lɑ̃.pʁwa/ and consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French gastronomy, lamproie is a historical luxury item. It was famously served at the courts of French kings and is still a prized delicacy in certain regions like Burgundy.
- The word lamproie may come from the Latin words 'lambō' meaning 'lick' and 'petra' meaning 'stone'. This likely describes the way the fish attaches itself to surfaces.
- In traditional French cooking, lamproie is often prepared as lamproie à la bordelaise, a rich dish involving red wine and blood.
Examples in context
- La lamproie est un poisson migrateur très particulier.The lamprey is a very peculiar migratory fish.
- La lamproie est un poisson étrange.The lamprey is a strange fish.
- J'ai vu une lamproie dans la rivière.I saw a lamprey in the river.
- Cette lamproie est très grande.This lamprey is very large.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are walking near a riverbank.
- ChloéRegarde, il y a une lamproie là-bas !Look, there is a lamprey over there!
- GabrielOh, elle est vraiment impressionnante.Oh, it is truly impressive.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu en as déjà vu une ?Have you ever seen one before?
- GabrielNon, c'est la première fois pour moi.No, it's the first time for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lamprey” translations and entries lamproie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lamproie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
