pinto
The English phrase 'pinto' is translated into French as pinto.
In French, pinto refers to a horse that possesses a patchy coloration which includes white patches.
Meaning: horse with patchy coloration including white (noun)
Did you know?
- French has a specific term, robe, which literally means 'dress', to describe the color and pattern of a horse's coat. A pinto horse has a robe pie.
- While pinto is used in technical contexts, most French speakers use the word pie to describe a patchy horse. The word pie also refers to the magpie bird, as both the horse and the bird share the same black and white pattern.
- The term pinto is used in French as a masculine noun for any horse of this pattern, even if the horse is a female jument.
Examples in context
- Lors de notre visite au zoo, nous avons rencontré un cheval pie impressionnant.During our visit to the zoo, we encountered an impressive pinto horse.
- J'aimerais acheter une jument pie pour mon écurie.I would like to buy a pinto mare for my stable.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are visiting a farm.
- LucasEst-ce que c'est un pinto ?Is that a pinto?
- EmmaOui, c'est le pinto de mon oncle.Yes, it is my uncle's pinto.
- LucasSes taches sont vraiment magnifiques.His patches are truly magnificent.
- EmmaC'est vrai, il est très spécial.That's true, he is very special.
