English–French

“billy goat” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/buk/

Example

Le bouc mange de l'herbe.

The billy goat is eating grass.

Illustration for bouc (billy goat)

How to say “billy goat” in French

“Billy goat” in French is bouc.

A sturdy male goat chewing grass, its short chin beard linking the animal to a goatee.

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

Example sentences with bouc

Le bouc du voisin a sauté la clôture.

The neighbor's billy goat jumped over the fence.

Tips for using bouc

  • Chèvre commonly means a goat in general, whereas bouc specifically identifies a male goat.

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