Scorpion
/skɔʁ.pjɔ̃/masculine
The French word for the astrological sign Scorpio is Scorpion.
Scorpion is used to refer to the zodiac sign. When you are stating your own zodiac sign, you omit the indefinite article. For example, you should say Je suis Scorpion instead of saying Je suis un Scorpion.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Scorpion is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /skɔʁ.pjɔ̃/. It has two syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the English word Scorpio instead of the French word Scorpion.
Did you know?
- In French, the word Scorpion is used for both the astrological sign and the stinging arachnid, unlike English which uses 'Scorpio' and 'scorpion' to distinguish them.
- The term Scorpion is often used in French literature to evoke a sense of danger or sting, much like the creature itself, rather than just referring to the stars.
- The word Scorpion belongs to a group of French zodiac signs that are identical to the names of animals, such as Lion and Bélier.
Examples in context
- Je suis Scorpion.I'm a Scorpio.This sentence is useful for learning how to state your own zodiac sign using Scorpion.Tatoeba #10492573 by Micsmithel, translation #7489910 by CM
- Tom est Scorpion.Tom is a Scorpio.This sentence shows how to identify someone else as a Scorpio using Scorpion.Tatoeba #10492574 by Micsmithel, translation #7489909 by CM
- Mon ascendant Scorpion m'aide toujours à réaliser de vraies prouesses intellectuelles.My Scorpio rising always helps me pull off truly intellectual feats.This sentence demonstrates how to use Scorpion when referring to an astrological rising sign.Tatoeba #12540878 by LoverofEnglish, translation #12993850 by Lebensfreude
- Je suis né dans le signe du Scorpion.I was born under the sign of Scorpio.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their horoscopes at a café.
- HugoEst-ce que tu es Scorpion ?Are you a Scorpio?
- ChloéNon, je suis Lion.No, I am a Leo.
- HugoMoi, je suis Scorpion.As for me, I am a Scorpio.
- ChloéC'est un signe intense !That is an intense sign!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scorpio” translations and entries Scorpion, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
