English–French

“rooster” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔk/

Example

J'entends le coq du voisin le matin.

I hear the neighbor's rooster in the morning.

Illustration for coq (rooster)

How to say “rooster” in French

“Rooster” in French is coq.

A male farm chicken standing among hens and announcing dawn with a sharp call.

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

Example sentences with coq

Au marché, j'ai vu un coq.

At the market, I saw a rooster.

Tips for using coq

  • French coq is masculine, so the usual singular form is un coq, and the final q is pronounced like k.

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