English–French

“dog” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃjɛ̃/

Example

Le chien est dans le parc.

The dog is in the park.

Illustration for chien (dog)

How to say “dog” in French

“Dog” in French is chien.

A household dog waiting near its human companion, ready for a walk, company, or a warning bark.

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

Example sentences with chien

Tous les matins, je promène mon chien.

Every morning, I walk my dog.

Tips for using chien

  • The idiom avoir du chien means to have charm or allure, not to possess a dog.

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