reptiles
The English word 'reptiles' is translated into French as reptiles.
The term refers to cold-blooded vertebrate animals that have scaly skin and typically lay eggs. For a colloquial way to refer to them, you might hear the phrase Bestioles à écailles, which translates to 'scaley critters'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is le reptile, which is masculine.
Did you know?
- Calling someone a reptile in French is not just a biological description but can be a harsh metaphorical insult meaning the person is treacherous or despicable.
- In French, the term sang-froid, which literally means 'cold blood' like that of reptiles, is a compliment used to describe a person who stays calm during a crisis.
- The French word écailles, used for the scales of reptiles, is the same word used to describe the shingles on a house roof.
Examples in context
- J'ai peur des reptiles.I'm afraid of reptiles.This sentence is useful for expressing a fear of reptiles.Tatoeba #4464646 by sicerabibax, translation #4463263 by AlanF_US
- J'ai horreur des reptiles.I hate reptiles.This sentence is useful for expressing a hatred of reptiles.Tatoeba #570148 by sacredceltic, translation #559163 by CK
- Les tortues sont des reptiles.Turtles are reptiles.This sentence is useful for identifying that turtles are a type of reptiles.Tatoeba #1949334 by sacredceltic, translation #1199270 by cariito
- J'adore les reptiles !I love reptiles!
- Regarde ce lézard, il est magnifique !Look at that lizard, it's magnificent!
- Les tortues sont des créatures fascinantes.Turtles are fascinating creatures.
- Tu savais que les crocodiles peuvent atteindre une taille impressionnante ?Did you know crocodiles can reach an impressive size?
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Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are visiting a local zoo.
- ManonRegarde, il y a beaucoup de reptiles ici.Look, there are many reptiles here.
- GabrielOui, et les serpents sont fascinants.Yes, and the snakes are fascinating.
- ManonGabriel, est-ce que tu aimes les reptiles ?Gabriel, do you like reptiles?
- GabrielPas vraiment, ils me font un peu peur.Not really, they scare me a little.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
