English–French

“earthworm” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vɛʁ/

Example

Après la pluie, j'ai vu un ver sur le trottoir.

After the rain, I saw an earthworm on the sidewalk.

Illustration for ver (earthworm)

How to say “earthworm” in French

“Earthworm” in French is ver.

A small, soft, legless animal that moves through soil and feeds on decaying organic matter.

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

Example sentences with ver

On trouve souvent un ver dans le jardin après la pluie.

People often find a worm in the garden after the rain.

Tips for using ver

  • The everyday phrase ver de terre specifies an earthworm, while ver, verre, vert, and vers are pronounced alike in standard French.

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