English–French
“hare” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ljɛvʁ/
Example
J'ai vu un lièvre sauter au bord du champ.
I saw a hare jump at the edge of the field.
How to say “hare” in French
“Hare” in French is lièvre.
A wary wild hare crosses open farmland in powerful leaps, far from a household hutch.
Example sentences with lièvre
Ce matin, j'ai aperçu un lièvre près du sentier.
This morning, I spotted a hare near the trail.
Tips for using lièvre
- French uses lièvre for the wild animal and lapin for a rabbit, especially one associated with domestic life.