English–French

“picador” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pikadɔʁ/

Example

Le picador prépare sa pique avant la corrida.

The picador prepares his lance before the bullfight.

Illustration for picador (picador)

How to say “picador” in French

“Picador” in French is picador.

A mounted rider lowers a lance to weaken the bull before the matador enters.

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

Example sentences with picador

Le picador monte son cheval avant d'entrer dans l'arène.

The picador mounts his horse before entering the arena.

Tips for using picador

  • French picador is masculine and takes un, as in un picador; its final r is pronounced as French /ʁ/, not like the vowel in English 'door'.

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