English–French

“ewe” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁəbi/

Example

La brebis est dans le pré.

The ewe is in the pasture.

Illustration for brebis (ewe)

How to say “ewe” in French

“Ewe” in French is brebis.

A ewe among other sheep, valued for raising lambs and producing wool or milk.

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

Example sentences with brebis

Un troupeau de brebis traverse le chemin.

A flock of ewes crosses the road.

Tips for using brebis

  • Brebis names the female, whereas bélier names the adult male and agneau names the young sheep.

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