panda roux
The English phrase "red panda" is translated into French as panda roux. Wiktionary also lists panda éclatant and petit panda.
Meaning: Ailurus fulgens (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| panda roux | ||
| panda éclatant | ||
| petit panda | /pə.ti pɑ̃.da/ | masculine |
The term refers to the animal Ailurus fulgens.
Which one should you use?
panda roux is the formal term for the animal, while petit panda (masculine) and panda éclatant are other ways to refer to it.
Did you know?
- The word panda likely traces back to the Tibetan word for 'messenger', meaning the name of this animal might historically translate to 'messenger panda'.
- The French term panda roux uses the word roux, which is specifically used for red hair on humans rather than the general word for the color red, rouge.
- The French term panda éclatant uses a word that means 'brilliant' or 'dazzling' rather than just red.
Examples in context
- J'ai récemment appris beaucoup de choses sur le panda roux.I recently learned a lot of things about the red panda.
- Le panda roux dort sur la branche.The red panda is sleeping on the branch.
- J'ai vu un panda roux au zoo.I saw a red panda at the zoo.
- Le panda roux mange du bambou.The red panda eats bamboo.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are visiting the zoo.
- ManonOù est le panda roux ?Where is the red panda?
- GabrielIl est juste là, Manon.He is right there, Manon.
- ManonIl est vraiment petit !He is really small!
- GabrielOui, le panda roux est adorable.Yes, the red panda is adorable.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “red panda” translations and entries petit panda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries panda, petit, roux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
