English–French
“snake” in French
How to say “snake” in French
“Snake” in French is serpent.
A long, scaly reptile that moves by sliding its legless body along the ground.
Example sentences with serpent
Elle a peur du serpent depuis son enfance.
She has been afraid of the snake since childhood.
Tips for using serpent
- Serpent is masculine, so the usual indefinite form is un serpent, as in un serpent dans le jardin.
Other French words for “snake”
Regarde la couleuvre dans le jardin.
Look at the snake in the garden.