tanuki
tanuki is the French word for tanuki.
Did you know?
- While tanuki refers to the animal, French manga fans use the term to evoke the mythical shape-shifting creatures of Japanese folklore.
- While tanuki is a loanword, a French speaker might also call it a chien viverrin, a technical term that sounds much more formal and scientific.
- When discussing the animal's behavior, a French speaker might use the word farceur to describe the tanuki, mirroring the creature's trickster reputation in Japan.
Examples in context
- Le chien raton laveur, aussi connu sous le nom de tanuki, est originaire du Japon.The raccoon dog, also known as a tanuki, is native to Japan.
- Les tanukis sont réputés pour leur apparence similaire à celle d'un raton laveur.Tanukis are known for their raccoon-like appearance.
- J'ai vu un tanuki dans la forêt.I saw a tanuki in the forest.
- Le tanuki est un animal très intelligent.The tanuki is a very intelligent animal.
- Est-ce que ce dessin représente un tanuki ?Does this drawing represent a tanuki?
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are looking at a book about animals.
- HugoRegarde ce petit tanuki sur la page.Look at this little tanuki on the page.
- ManonOh, il est vraiment mignon, ce tanuki !Oh, this tanuki is really cute!
- HugoEst-ce qu'il vit au Japon ?Does it live in Japan?
- ManonOui, c'est son habitat naturel.Yes, that is its natural habitat.
