dendrobate
The English phrase "poison dart frog" is translated into French as dendrobate.
The term dendrobate is a noun used to refer to a frog belonging to the Dendrobatidae family.
Meaning: frog of the family Dendrobatidae (noun)
Did you know?
- The word dendrobate is a gender-neutral sounding term, but in French, it is always masculine, un dendrobate. This is surprising because grenouille, the general word for frog, is feminine.
- While English speakers use the word 'dart' to describe the frog, the French word dendrobate is derived from the Greek words for 'tree' and 'skin'.
- While English speakers use the word 'dart' to name the frog, there is no equivalent word for 'dart' used in the standard French name for this animal.
Examples in context
- Ce dendrobate est très coloré.This poison dart frog is very colorful.
- Le dendrobate vit dans la jungle.The poison dart frog lives in the jungle.
- Attention, ce dendrobate est toxique.Watch out, this poison dart frog is toxic.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are looking at a nature documentary.
- HugoRegarde ce petit dendrobate sur l'écran.Look at that little poison dart frog on the screen.
- LéaIl est magnifique, Hugo.It is magnificent, Hugo.
- HugoOui, mais il peut être dangereux.Yes, but it can be dangerous.
- LéaJe sais, sa peau est très venimeuse.I know, its skin is very poisonous.
