English–French

“barking” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/abwamɑ̃/

Example

J'ai entendu l'aboiement du chien du voisin.

I heard the neighbor's dog barking.

Illustration for aboiement (barking)

How to say “barking” in French

“Barking” in French is aboiement.

A dog's short, repeated bark heard as a distinct sound.

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

Example sentences with aboiement

L'aboiement nocturne gêne souvent les habitants.

The nighttime barking often disturbs residents.

Tips for using aboiement

  • French commonly uses un aboiement for one bark or a distinct barking sound, while des aboiements suggests repeated barking.

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