How to Say "Peregrine" in French

pèlerin

/pɛl.ʁɛ̃/

The French word for 'peregrine' is pèlerin.

The term pèlerin refers to a person who travels to a holy place as a pilgrim. It is also used in the name of the peregrine falcon, faucon pèlerin.

How does it change in a sentence?

When referring to a female pilgrim, use the feminine form pèlerine. The noun for the act of being a pilgrim is pèlerinage.

/pɛl.ʁɛ̃/

The word pèlerine refers not only to a female pilgrim but also to a specific type of short cape or shoulder cloak historically worn by pilgrims.
The French word pèlerin actually comes from a specific mistake in how Latin was pronounced. It is a 'dissimilated' version of the original Latin peregrīnus, where the double 'r' sound was changed to make it easier to say.
In historical French contexts, a pèlerin was often identified by a bourdon, a long staff used for walking and defense during their travels.

Les faucons pèlerins sont des oiseaux de proie.
Peregrine falcons are birds of prey.
This sentence illustrates the use of pèlerin in the name of the peregrine falcon.
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Le faucon pèlerin est capable de s'élancer à des vitesses incroyables pour attraper sa proie.
The peregrine falcon is capable of dashing at incredible speeds to catch its prey.
Le pèlerin marche vers le sanctuaire.
The pilgrim walks toward the sanctuary.
Il est devenu un pèlerin pour la foi.
He became a pilgrim for his faith.

Nathan and Léa are talking about a relative's recent trip.

Nathan

Est-ce que ton frère est un pèlerin ?
Is your brother a pilgrim?
Léa

Oui, il fait un voyage spirituel.
Yes, he is making a spiritual journey.
Nathan

C'est une expérience très importante pour lui.
It is a very important experience for him.
Léa

Absolument, il est très inspiré par son parcours.
Absolutely, he is very inspired by his journey.

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