lapin
standard, Louisiana
A rabbit is a lapin in Cajun French. A hare is a lièvre, though many people use lapin for both.
Meaning: small furry animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| lapin | standard, Louisiana |
| lièvre | hare |
You say un lapin for a rabbit and une lapine for a female. Rabbit meat is a traditional ingredient in some Cajun stews.
How do you pronounce it?
Lapin sounds like "lah-PAN", with a nasal ending.
Did you know?
- Louisiana folktales often feature a clever rabbit named Lapin who outwits a foolish hyena named Bouki.
Examples in context
- Le lapin court dans le champ.The rabbit runs in the field.
- J'ai vu un lièvre ce matin.I saw a hare this morning.
- Mon fils aime les lapins.My son likes rabbits.
Example conversation
Grandfather Édouard shows his granddaughter Inès a rabbit near the fields of Church Point.
- InèsPépère, regarde le lapin!Grandpa, look at the rabbit!
- ÉdouardIl est petit.He is small.
- InèsIl court vite.He runs fast.
