English–French

“bird” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/wazo/

Example

L'oiseau chante tôt le matin.

The bird sings early in the morning.

Illustration for oiseau (bird)

How to say “bird” in French

“Bird” in French is oiseau.

A winged, feathered creature moving between a perch, the ground, and the air.

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

Example sentences with oiseau

J'ai vu un oiseau sur la branche.

I saw a bird on the branch.

Tips for using oiseau

  • Oiseau and oiseaux are both pronounced roughly /wazo/, so the plural s is silent and does not change the sound.

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