English–French

“seagull” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mwɛt/

Example

J'ai vu une mouette qui tenait un morceau de pain.

I saw a seagull holding a piece of bread.

Illustration for mouette (seagull)

How to say “seagull” in French

“Seagull” in French is mouette.

A pale coastal bird that often comes close to people for scraps of food.

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

Example sentences with mouette

Les mouettes tournent autour du port.

The seagulls circle around the harbor.

Tips for using mouette

  • Mouette is a feminine noun, so standard usage is une mouette and la mouette.

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