English–French

“cat” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃa/

Example

J'ai vu un chat dans la rue.

I saw a cat in the street.

Illustration for chat (cat)

How to say “cat” in French

“Cat” in French is chat.

A small, agile domestic predator with soft fur, curling up indoors or stalking prey outdoors.

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

Example sentences with chat

Elle nourrit le chat tous les matins.

She feeds the cat every morning.

Tips for using chat

  • Chat is masculine, while chatte is feminine; chat can also serve as the generic noun when the cat's sex is unspecified.

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