English–French
“barn owl” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/efʁɛ/
Example
L'effraie cherche des souris la nuit.
The barn owl looks for mice at night.
How to say “barn owl” in French
“Barn owl” in French is effraie.
A light-plumaged night owl silently patrolling farm buildings and church towers for small rodents.
Example sentences with effraie
On a aperçu une effraie posée sur le rebord de la fenêtre.
A barn owl was spotted perched on the windowsill.
Tips for using effraie
- Effraie specifically names the barn owl, whereas chouette is a broader everyday word for an owl.