perruche
/pɛ.ʁyʃ/
The English phrase parakeet is translated into French as perruche.
The word refers to various species of small parrots.
Meaning: various species of small parrots (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun perruche is feminine. The plural form is perruches.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /pɛ.ʁyʃ/ and consists of two syllables.
Did you know?
- In French slang, the word perruche is sometimes used to describe a woman who talks incessantly, similar to the English 'chatterbox'.
- While perruche is the standard term, some French speakers use inséparable for lovebirds, which literally translates to 'inseparable'.
- Historically, exotic birds like the perruche were symbols of extreme wealth in the French courts of the Ancien Régime.
Examples in context
- La perruche est un oiseau très coloré.The parakeet is a very colorful bird.
- J'ai acheté un perroquet ondulé comme nouvel animal de compagnie.I bought a budgerigar as a new pet.
- J'adore les piafs, surtout les perruches.I love birds, especially parakeets.
- La perruche est très colorée.The parakeet is very colorful.
- J'ai acheté une petite perruche.I bought a small parakeet.
- Ma perruche aime manger des graines.My parakeet likes to eat seeds.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are looking at a bird in a pet shop.
- NathanRegarde cette jolie perruche, Chloé !Look at this pretty parakeet, Chloé!
- ChloéElle est vraiment magnifique.She is truly magnificent.
- NathanEst-ce qu'elle est facile à élever ?Is it easy to raise her?
- ChloéOui, elle a l'air très calme.Yes, she looks very calm.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “parakeet” translations and entries perruche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
