panda
/pɑ̃.da/masculine
The English word panda is translated into French as panda.
The term panda refers to the animal Ailuropoda melanoleuca.
Meaning: Ailuropoda melanoleuca (noun)
Which one should you use?
The phrase Le panda roux refers to the red panda.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the masculine article le or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɑ̃.da/ (2 syllables)
Did you know?
- While the word sounds like it could be French, panda is actually an imported term that likely stems from the Tibetan word for 'messenger', pho nya.
- In French, the red panda is called le panda roux, where roux is a specific word for red used only for hair and fur.
- Because panda is a loanword, its pronunciation in French maintains a similar phonetic structure to English, though the vowel sound an is a nasal vowel.
Examples in context
- Vous êtes un panda.You are a panda.This sentence shows how to use panda to identify someone.Tatoeba #3069423 by nimfeo, translation #1234048 by cntrational
- As-tu déjà vu un panda ?Have you ever seen a panda?This sentence uses panda in a question about seeing the animal.Tatoeba #10342 by sysko, translation #34950 by CK
- Le panda mange du bambou.The panda is eating bamboo.This sentence describes the dietary habit of the panda.Tatoeba #10616255 by Aiji, translation #7548504 by Hybrid
- Le panda est un animal fascinant!The panda is a fascinating animal!
- La douceur et la maladresse du panda font fondre les cœurs du monde entier.The sweetness and clumsiness of the panda melt hearts all over the world.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are watching a nature documentary together.
- ManonRegarde ce panda, Lucas !Look at this panda, Lucas!
- LucasIl est vraiment impressionnant.He is truly impressive.
- ManonEst-ce qu'il est grand ?Is he big?
- LucasOui, il est assez grand.Yes, he is quite big.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “panda” translations and entries panda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries panda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
