reptile
/ʁɛp.til/masculine
The English word "reptile" is translated into French as reptile.
reptile refers to a cold-blooded vertebrate.
Meaning: a cold-blooded vertebrate (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʁɛp.til/. It consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The term reptilien is frequently used in French conspiracy theories to describe shape-shifting lizard people.
- While an English speaker might use 'reptile' to describe a lizard, a French speaker might use the word reptile in a figurative sense to describe a person who is perceived as sneaky, untrustworthy, or contemptible.
- Beyond biology, the adjective reptilien describes any movement that is 'sinuous' or 'slithering', even for inanimate objects.
Examples in context
- L'aigle mange le reptile.The eagle eats the reptile.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the word reptile in a simple sentence.Tatoeba #11132015 by carlosalberto, translation #11131966 by carlosalberto
- Certains reptiles peuvent vivre dans les milieux arides.Some reptiles can live in arid environments.
- J'adore les animaux à sang froid, surtout les serpents.I love cold-blooded animals, especially snakes.
- J'ai trouvé une étrange bestiole à sang froid dans le jardin!I found a strange cold-blooded creature in the garden!
- Ce reptile est très rapide.This reptile is very fast.
- J'ai vu un reptile dans le jardin.I saw a reptile in the garden.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are looking at a nature documentary on TV.
- EmmaRegarde ce reptile sur l'écran.Look at this reptile on the screen.
- GabrielIl est impressionnant, ce reptile.This reptile is impressive.
- EmmaEst-ce qu'il est dangereux ?Is it dangerous?
- GabrielJe ne sais pas, Emma.I don't know, Emma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reptile” translations and entries reptile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
