English–French

“rump” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁup/

Example

Le cheval a de la boue sur la croupe.

The horse has mud on its rump.

Illustration for croupe (rump)

How to say “rump” in French

“Rump” in French is croupe.

A horse's rear rises in a rounded mass where the back ends and the tail begins.

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

Example sentences with croupe

Peux-tu brosser la croupe du cheval?

Can you brush the horse's rump?

Tips for using croupe

  • In ordinary French, croupe mainly describes animals, while fesses or derrière normally refer to a person's buttocks.

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