English–French

“eagle” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛgl/

Example

On a vu un aigle près du lac hier.

We saw an eagle near the lake yesterday.

Illustration for aigle (eagle)

How to say “eagle” in French

“Eagle” in French is aigle.

A large bird of prey gliding high above the ground, then seizing substantial prey with a hooked beak and powerful talons.

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

Example sentences with aigle

Elle a des yeux d'aigle.

She has eagle eyes.

Tips for using aigle

  • Aigle is masculine in standard French, so the usual phrase is un aigle, even when the bird's sex is unknown.

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