marmotte
/maʁ.mɔt/feminine
The French word for marmot is marmotte.
The word refers to the rodent of the genera Marmota.
Meaning: rodent of the genera Marmota (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is created by adding an -s to the end of the word, resulting in marmottes.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /maʁ.mɔt/.
Did you know?
- The diminutive form 'marmot' (without the 'te' at the end) is actually a separate French word used in some dialects to mean a small child or a 'little brat'.
- In French, the word marmotte is often used in the expression faire la marmotte, which means to sleep a lot or to hibernate. It is a common way to describe someone who loves sleeping through the day.
- The word marmotte is often used as a gentle, affectionate nickname for a child or a sleepy partner in France.
Examples in context
- J'ai vu deux marmottes près du lac.I saw two marmots near the lake.
- Je regarde les marmottes jouer.I watch the marmots play.
- J'ai vu une marmotte dans la montagne.I saw a marmot in the mountains.
- La marmotte est sortie de son terrier.The marmot came out of its burrow.
- Cette marmotte est très mignonne.This marmot is very cute.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are hiking in the Alps.
- LéaRegarde là-bas, il y a une marmotte !Look over there, there is a marmot!
- GabrielOh oui, elle est vraiment petite.Oh yes, she is really small.
- LéaEst-ce que tu peux la prendre en photo ?Can you take a photo of her?
- GabrielOui, je vais essayer.Yes, I will try.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “marmot” translations and entries marmotte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
