English–French

“rabbit” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lapɛ̃/

Example

J'ai vu un lapin dans le jardin.

I saw a rabbit in the garden.

Illustration for lapin (rabbit)

How to say “rabbit” in French

“Rabbit” in French is lapin.

A compact long-eared animal that may hop across a garden or become the main ingredient of a dish.

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

Example sentences with lapin

J'ai acheté un lapin de compagnie au marché.

I bought a pet rabbit at the market.

Tips for using lapin

  • The final n in lapin is not pronounced separately, and the ending has the nasal vowel heard in words such as matin.

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