pattes
The French phrase for 'paws' is pattes.
pattes refers to the soft feet of an animal that has claws or nails. In colloquial or slang contexts, it can also be used to refer to human legs, though this is often considered slightly derogatory or humorous.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is patte.
Did you know?
- In French embroidery and sewing, a patte de boutonnage is the fabric flap where buttons are fastened, though it translates literally to a 'buttoning paw'.
- In French, the word patte is used for the legs of insects, spiders and crabs, whereas English uses 'leg' for all of these.
- When describing the tools of a craftsman, a small, claw-like component might be called a patte, even though it has no biological connection to an animal.
Examples in context
- Enlève tes pattes de moi !Get your paws off me.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to have someone remove their hands or paws from you.Tatoeba #1852734 by sacredceltic, translation #3886195 by CK
- Le chat se léchait les pattes.The cat was licking its paws.This sentence is useful for describing an animal grooming itself.Tatoeba #1623779 by sacredceltic, translation #282063 by CK
- Ton chien a des pattes énormes !Your dog has huge paws!This sentence is useful for commenting on the size of an animal's paws.Tatoeba #1350767 by nimfeo, translation #1350755 by Kvantumo
- Oh, regarde ces adorables pattes de chat !Oh, look at those adorable cat paws!
- Les pattes de mon chien sont boueuses.My dog's paws are muddy
- Il adore chatouiller les pattes du chaton.He loves tickling the kitten's paws
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are looking at a puppy.
- NathanRegarde ses petites pattes !Look at his little paws!
- LéaElles sont vraiment mignonnes.They are really cute.
- NathanIl a même des pattes blanches.He even has white paws.
- LéaC'est adorable, Nathan.It's adorable, Nathan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
