English–French

“auk” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛ̃gwɛ̃/

Example

J'ai vu un pingouin sur les rochers.

I saw an auk on the rocks.

Illustration for pingouin (auk)

How to say “auk” in French

“Auk” in French is pingouin.

A small cold-sea diver that catches food underwater but still takes flight.

Full entry for pingouin: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pingouin

On peut voir des pingouins en colonie au printemps.

Penguins can be seen in colonies in spring.

Tips for using pingouin

  • French uses manchot for a penguin that cannot fly, while pingouin normally names a flying northern alcid.

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