mon animal de compagnie
The French phrase for "my pet" is mon animal de compagnie.
mon animal de compagnie refers to an animal that a person keeps in their home for company or pleasure.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "my animal of company".
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective remains mon even if the pet is female, because animal is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The word compagnie shares its roots with the word pain, meaning 'bread'. This is because a 'companion' was historically someone with whom you shared your bread.
- In France, the term animal de compagnie is used legally to distinguish pets from animaux d'élevage, which are livestock raised for food or profit.
- While animal de compagnie is the formal term, French speakers often use the shortened animal or the specific species name, as using the full phrase in casual conversation can sound overly clinical.
Examples in context
- Mon animal de compagnie est malade.My pet is sick.This sentence is useful for stating that mon animal de compagnie is unwell.Tatoeba #1388291 by sacredceltic, translation #1388183 by marcelostockle
- Je suis avec mon animal de compagnie.I'm with my pet.This sentence is useful for saying that you are accompanied by mon animal de compagnie.Tatoeba #13866824 by Rovo, translation #13866645 by rul
- Je suis très attaché à mon animal de compagnie.I am very attached to my pet.
- Mon cher compagnon à quatre pattes me rend heureux tous les jours.My dear four-legged companion makes me happy every day.
- J'adore mon ptit toutou !I love my little doggy!
- Je cherche mon animal de compagnie.I am looking for my pet.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are talking about their animals.
- GabrielRegarde la photo de mon animal de compagnie !Look at the photo of my pet!
- EmmaC'est mignon ! C'est un chat ?That's cute! Is it a cat?
- GabrielOui, mon animal de compagnie s'appelle Luna.Yes, my pet is named Luna.
- EmmaElle est très belle, Gabriel.She is very beautiful, Gabriel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries animal, compagnie, de, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
