English–French

“hedgehog” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/eʁisɔ̃/

Example

J'ai vu un hérisson dans le parc.

I saw a hedgehog in the park.

Illustration for hérisson (hedgehog)

How to say “hedgehog” in French

“Hedgehog” in French is hérisson.

A small, spiny animal that curls into a tight ball when danger comes close.

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

Example sentences with hérisson

Mon frère dessine un hérisson.

My brother is drawing a hedgehog.

Tips for using hérisson

  • The initial h in hérisson is silent but aspirated, so standard French uses le hérisson rather than l'hérisson.

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