English–French

“beaver” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kastɔʁ/

Example

Le castor construit un barrage.

The beaver builds a dam.

Illustration for castor (beaver)

How to say “beaver” in French

“Beaver” in French is castor.

A large semiaquatic rodent using its front teeth and timber to reshape a stream and build a dam.

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

Example sentences with castor

On voit souvent des castors près des rivières.

Beavers are often seen near rivers.

Tips for using castor

  • The final r in castor is pronounced in French, giving approximately /kas.tɔʁ/, while the plural ending in des castors is silent.

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