English–French

“seahorse” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ipokɑ̃p/

Example

Regarde l'hippocampe dans l'aquarium.

Look at the seahorse in the aquarium.

Illustration for hippocampe (seahorse)

How to say “seahorse” in French

“Seahorse” in French is hippocampe.

A small horse-like sea creature with a long snout and gripping curled tail, a shape also given to a curved brain structure.

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

Example sentences with hippocampe

Ma fille adore les hippocampes en peluche.

My daughter adores stuffed seahorses.

Tips for using hippocampe

  • The noun is masculine despite its final e, so the forms are un hippocampe and l'hippocampe.

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