English–French

“creature” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁeatyʁ/

Example

Il y a une créature dans le grenier.

There is a creature in the attic.

Illustration for créature (creature)

How to say “creature” in French

“Creature” in French is créature.

A living being viewed as a distinct individual, whether an ordinary animal or an imagined monster.

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

Example sentences with créature

Au bord de la mer, on raconte l'existence d'une créature mythologique.

By the sea, people tell of the existence of a mythological creature.

Tips for using créature

  • When créature describes a person, modifiers such as pauvre can signal pity, affection, or contempt, so context matters.

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