English–French

“reptile” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛptil/

Example

Les reptiles pondent souvent des œufs.

Reptiles often lay eggs.

Illustration for reptile (reptile)

How to say “reptile” in French

“Reptile” in French is reptile.

A cold-blooded, scale-bearing animal moving close to the ground, from a snake to a tortoise.

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

Example sentences with reptile

Ma sœur a un reptile domestique.

My sister has a pet reptile.

Tips for using reptile

  • Reptile is masculine: un reptile, and its plural is reptiles; the final -s is silent in both forms.

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