English–French

“rat” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁa/

Example

Il y a un rat dans la cuisine.

There is a rat in the kitchen.

Illustration for rat (rat)

How to say “rat” in French

“Rat” in French is rat.

A familiar city-dwelling rodent recognized by its powerful gnawing incisors.

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

Example sentences with rat

Des rats ont rongé les câbles.

Rats have gnawed the cables.

Tips for using rat

  • Applied to a person, rat is insulting and can suggest someone mean or contemptible rather than an animal.

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