English–French

“goat” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɛvʁ/

Example

La chèvre traverse le chemin.

The goat crosses the path.

Illustration for chèvre (goat)

How to say “goat” in French

“Goat” in French is chèvre.

A nimble domesticated goat on rough grassland, with its milk transformed into a soft cheese.

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

Example sentences with chèvre

J'aime le fromage de chèvre.

I like goat cheese.

Tips for using chèvre

  • On a French menu, chèvre often means goat cheese rather than the live animal, especially in dishes such as salads or tartines.

“goat” in other languages