English–French

“camel” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃamo/

Example

J'ai vu un chameau au zoo.

I saw a camel at the zoo.

Illustration for chameau (camel)

How to say “camel” in French

“Camel” in French is chameau.

A large, heat-adapted pack animal moving across dry land with people or goods.

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

Example sentences with chameau

Il a publié une photo d'un chameau sur les réseaux sociaux.

He published a photo of a camel on social media.

Tips for using chameau

  • Chameau is masculine, so the usual article is un chameau; the feminine form for a female camel is chamelle.

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