English–French
“owl” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ibu/
Example
Il y a un hibou dans le jardin.
There is an owl in the garden.
How to say “owl” in French
“Owl” in French is hibou.
A night-flying raptor with a round face and often two feathered tufts above its head.
Example sentences with hibou
J'ai entendu le cri d'un hibou la nuit.
I heard an owl's cry at night.
Tips for using hibou
- Hibou is masculine, so the usual forms are un hibou and des hiboux, with the final x silent.