English–French

“beak” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛk/

Example

Le canard a un bec jaune.

The duck has a yellow beak.

Illustration for bec (beak)

How to say “beak” in French

“Beak” in French is bec.

A rigid pointed extension that serves as a working end on a bird or an object.

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

Example sentences with bec

On verse l'eau par le bec de la bouteille.

We pour the water through the bottle spout.

Tips for using bec

  • Ferme ton bec is a blunt, familiar command meaning to stop talking and can sound insulting.

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