English–French
“dolphin” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/dofɛ̃/
Example
Les dauphins jouent près du rivage.
The dolphins are playing near the shore.
How to say “dolphin” in French
“Dolphin” in French is dauphin.
A sleek, sociable sea mammal leaping through coastal water, with the same name later used for France's heir to the throne.
Example sentences with dauphin
Les dauphins suivent souvent les bateaux.
The dolphins often follow boats.
Tips for using dauphin
- In dauphin, ph sounds like f and final -in is a nasal vowel, unlike the final syllable of English dolphin.