English–French
“horse” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃəval/
Example
Je monte à cheval tous les dimanches.
I ride a horse every Sunday.
How to say “horse” in French
“Horse” in French is cheval.
A sturdy horse carries a rider or pulls a load, linking the animal's physical strength with transport, work, and riding.
Example sentences with cheval
Ils nourrissent le cheval tous les matins.
They feed the horse every morning.
Tips for using cheval
- The fixed expression monter à cheval uses à, while être à cheval sur something means being very strict about it or insisting on it.