English–French

“shepherd” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛʁʒe/

Example

Le berger guide son troupeau.

The shepherd guides his flock.

Illustration for berger (shepherd)

How to say “shepherd” in French

“Shepherd” in French is berger.

A person walking with a flock, watching the sheep and guiding their movement.

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

Example sentences with berger

Le berger faisait paître ses moutons dans la vallée.

The shepherd was grazing his sheep in the valley.

Tips for using berger

  • Berger is masculine, so the usual forms are un berger and le berger; the feminine form is bergère.

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