cerf
/sɛʁ/masculine
The English word 'stag' translates to French as cerf.
cerf is a masculine noun used to refer to an adult male deer.
Meaning: adult male deer (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
cerf is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/sɛʁ/
Did you know?
- In French, the word cerf is the root for the term 'cerf-volant', which literally translates to 'flying stag' but means 'kite' in English.
- While English speakers use 'stag' to describe a bachelor party, French speakers use the term enterrement de vie de garçon instead, which avoids any mention of deer.
- In traditional French folklore, the cerf blanc, or white stag, is a mythical creature that leads the hero toward a supernatural adventure.
Examples in context
- Le cerf brame dans la forêt.The stag is roaring in the forest.This sentence illustrates the sound of a stag roaring in the forest using cerf.Tatoeba #7903988 by felix63, translation #8854186 by Adelpa
- Le cerf-volant disparut dans le ciel.The stag beetle disappeared into the sky.Tatoeba #3570744 by sacredceltic, translation #7958314 by Seael
- Le cerf était majestueux, mais le chasseur l'a tout de même tué.The stag looked majestic, but the hunter shot it anyway.This sentence describes a majestic stag using cerf.Tatoeba #13224562 by lbdx, translation #8993237 by mccarras
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are looking at a nature documentary on TV.
- LéaRegarde ce magnifique cerf.Look at that magnificent stag.
- LucasIl est vraiment impressionnant.He is truly impressive.
- LéaSes bois sont très grands.His antlers are very large.
- LucasC'est un cerf puissant.He is a powerful stag.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stag” translations and entries cerf, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
