English–French

“puppy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃjo/

Example

Ce chiot est très mignon.

This puppy is very cute.

Illustration for chiot (puppy)

How to say “puppy” in French

“Puppy” in French is chiot.

A young dog still growing into the size, strength, and independence of an adult dog.

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

Tips for using chiot

  • Chiot is a masculine noun, so standard phrases use un chiot and ce chiot even when the puppy is female.

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