English–French

“cow” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vaʃ/

Example

La vache est dans le pré.

The cow is in the meadow.

Illustration for vache (cow)

How to say “cow” in French

“Cow” in French is vache.

A milk-producing female farm animal whose solid, uncompromising presence supports both the literal animal sense and the insult for a mean person.

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

Example sentences with vache

On élève des vaches pour le lait.

Cows are raised for milk.

Tips for using vache

  • Calling a person vache is strongly insulting, whereas La vache! is a separate familiar exclamation expressing surprise or emphasis.

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