How to Say “Red Fox” in French

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renard roux
masculine
The English phrase "red fox" is translated into French as renard roux.
The term is used to refer to the biological species Vulpes vulpes.
Meaning: Vulpes vulpes (noun)

Which one should you use?

While many colors in French use the word rouge, the term roux is used specifically when describing hair or fur that is a reddish-orange color.

How does it change in a sentence?

To specify a female red fox, both the noun and the adjective change to the feminine forms renarde rousse. For the plural form renards roux, the adjective remains unchanged because its spelling is the same in both singular and plural masculine forms.

Did you know?

  • The word renard is not originally a generic noun for the animal, but was once the proper name of a legendary character in medieval fables.
  • In French, the word roux behaves differently than rouge and is used for people with red hair, whereas rouge would imply they are literally painted red.

Examples in context

  • La région est célèbre pour ses renards roux.
    The region is famous for its red foxes.
  • J'ai vu un renard roux dans le jardin.
    I saw a red fox in the garden.
  • Le renard roux est très agile.
    The red fox is very agile.
  • Il y a un renard roux près de la forêt.
    There is a red fox near the forest.

Example conversation

Chloé and Hugo are walking in the countryside.

  1. Chloé

    Regarde, Hugo, un renard roux !
    Look, Hugo, a red fox!
  2. Hugo

    Oh, il est magnifique.
    Oh, he is magnificent.
  3. Chloé

    Il s'enfuit déjà.
    He is already running away.
  4. Hugo

    C'est dommage.
    That is a shame.

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