Pikachu
Pikachu is the French name for the Pokémon Pikachu.
Meaning: Pokémon (name)
Did you know?
- The name Pikachu is phonetically preserved in French, meaning it sounds almost identical to the Japanese original, unlike many other foreign words that are 'Frenchified'.
- In French, the name Pikachu is treated as a masculine noun, which is why you would use the masculine article le or un when referring to it.
- French speakers often use the word Pokémon as a generic noun for any creature in the series, while Pikachu remains a specific proper noun.
Examples in context
- Tom a un coussin Pikachu.Tom has a Pikachu pillow.This sentence shows how to use Pikachu when describing an object like a pillow.Tatoeba #6886911 by Capp, translation #2774138 by Hybrid
- Pikachu est un Pokémon de type électrique.Pikachu is an electric-type Pokemon.This sentence shows how to use Pikachu when describing its type.Tatoeba #10591425 by valhentai, translation #9763599 by Hybrid
- Salut! As-tu vu le dernier épisode de Pokémon ? Pikachu était incroyable dans ce combat!Hey! Did you watch the latest episode of Pokémon? Pikachu was amazing in that battle!
- Je suis en train de jouer à Pokémon sur ma Game Boy et Pikachu est mon Pokémon préféré!I'm playing Pokémon on my Game Boy, and Pikachu is my favorite Pokémon!
- J'ai acheté une figurine Pikachu.I bought a Pikachu figure.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a video game in a living room.
- ManonEst-ce que tu aimes Pikachu ?Do you like Pikachu?
- NathanOui, il est très mignon !Yes, he is very cute!
- ManonMon personnage préféré est Pikachu.My favorite character is Pikachu.
- NathanC'est un excellent choix.That is an excellent choice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pikachu” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
