chien castré
The English phrase 'neutered dog' is translated into French as chien castré.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chien (dog) and castré (castrated/neutered).
Which one should you use?
While castré specifically refers to the surgical castration of a male, the term chien stérilisé is a broader, more clinical term that can apply to both males and females.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer specifically to a neutered female dog, use the feminine forms chienne castrée.
Did you know?
- In French, the term castré is also the technical term used in gardening and botany to describe a plant that has been emasculated to prevent self-pollination.
- In some French regions, the term castré can be used colloquially to describe a person who lacks ambition or courage, far beyond the context of veterinary medicine.
- The word castré is used in French to describe a specific type of musician, a 'castrato', who was a male singer with a high-pitched voice.
Examples in context
- C'est un chien castré.It is a neutered dog.
- Le vétérinaire a soigné ce chien castré.The veterinarian treated this neutered dog.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are talking at an animal shelter.
- HugoRegarde ce petit chien, il est adorable !Look at this little dog, he is adorable!
- ChloéC'est vrai, est-ce que c'est un chien castré ?That's true, is he a neutered dog?
- HugoOui, le personnel me l'a confirmé.Yes, the staff confirmed it to me.
- ChloéC'est parfait, nous allons le prendre.That's perfect, we are going to take him.
