Mickey Mouse
The English phrase "mickey mouse" is translated into French as Mickey Mouse.
Mickey Mouse is the name used for the famous Disney character. In informal contexts, speakers may use the shortened version Mickey.
Meaning: Disney character (name)
Did you know?
- French speakers use the phrase faire un mickey to describe acting in a childish or foolish manner.
- While English speakers use 'Mickey Mouse' to mean something amateurish, a French person might use bidon to describe the same quality of work.
- While Mickey Mouse is the name, the French word for 'mouse' is souris, which is grammatically feminine, creating a gender clash between the character and his species.
Examples in context
- J'adore le dessin animé Mickey Mouse.I love the Mickey Mouse cartoon.
- Est-ce que tu as un t-shirt Mickey Mouse ?Do you have a Mickey Mouse t-shirt?
- Mickey Mouse est très célèbre.Mickey Mouse is very famous.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a souvenir shop in a gift store.
- LucasRegarde cette peluche de Mickey Mouse !Look at this Mickey Mouse plushie!
- LéaElle est mignonne, mais trop chère.It is cute, but too expensive.
- LucasTu préfères quel personnage de Disney ?Which Disney character do you prefer?
- LéaJe préfère Donald, pas Mickey Mouse.I prefer Donald, not Mickey Mouse.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mickey mouse” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
