English–French

“hunt” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃase/

Example

Il chasse le cerf dans la forêt.

He hunts the deer in the forest.

Illustration for chasser (hunt)

How to say “hunt” in French

“Hunt” in French is chasser.

Someone moves after a target until the target is seized or driven away.

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

Example sentences with chasser

Le dimanche, ils partent chasser ensemble.

On Sundays, they go hunting together.

Tips for using chasser

  • For simply following a person, poursuivre is usual; chasser quelqu'un often implies driving that person away or expelling them.

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