How to Say “Mother Seal” in French

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mère phoque
The French phrase for 'mother seal' is mère phoque.
This phrase is used to refer specifically to a female seal.

Did you know?

  • The French word phoque sounds identical to a vulgar English slang word, which often leads to unintentional humor among English speakers.
  • In some French dialects, the word phoque is occasionally swapped with veau de mer, which literally translates to 'sea calf'.
  • The word phoque entered French via Latin from the Ancient Greek word φώκη.

Example conversation

Emma and Lucas are visiting a zoo.

  1. Emma

    Lucas, regarde la mère phoque là-bas !
    Lucas, look at the mother seal over there!
  2. Lucas

    Elle est très grande, n'est-ce pas ?
    She is very big, isn't she?
  3. Emma

    Oui, et elle nage très vite.
    Yes, and she swims very fast.
  4. Lucas

    C'est impressionnant pour une mère phoque.
    That is impressive for a mother seal.

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