queue
/kø/feminine
The English word 'tail' is translated into French as queue.
queue refers to the appendage of an animal. la queue also refers to a line or queue of people waiting for something.
Meaning: appendage of an animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
queue is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kø/
Did you know?
- While queue is neutral when referring to animals, it is used as a vulgar slang term for the penis in French.
- The word queue is used in the term queue de billard to describe a pool cue. The equipment is named after its shape resembling a long tail.
- The French word queue shares an ancestor with the English musical term 'coda', which refers to the concluding passage of a piece of music.
Examples in context
- J'ai mal à la queue !My tail hurts!This sentence is useful for expressing physical pain in a tail.Tatoeba #4524196 by pfpillon, translation #4522696 by AlexanderNevzorov
- Ta queue est mignonne.Your tail is cute.This sentence is useful for describing a tail as being cute.Tatoeba #11077760 by Rovo, translation #11077601 by shekitten
- Le chien remue la queue.The dog is wagging its tail.This sentence is useful for describing a dog's movement.Tatoeba #9125310 by lbdx, translation #7046372 by CK
- Le chien remuait la queue avec enthousiasme.The dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
- Le paon déploie son magnifique panache pour impressionner.The peacock displays its magnificent tail to impress.
- 69 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are looking at a stray cat in the garden.
- NathanRegarde la longue queue de ce chat.Look at that cat's long tail.
- LéaElle est vraiment impressionnante, sa queue.Its tail is truly impressive.
- NathanSa queue bouge très vite.Its tail is moving very fast.
- LéaIl a l'air d'être content.He seems to be happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tail” translations and entries queue, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries queue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
