English–French
“sparrow” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/mwano/
Example
Il y a un moineau sur le balcon.
There is a sparrow on the balcony.
How to say “sparrow” in French
“Sparrow” in French is moineau.
A familiar little bird pecking on the ground or perching close to human homes.
Example sentences with moineau
Un petit moineau picore des miettes près de la porte.
A small sparrow pecks at crumbs near the door.
Tips for using moineau
- Moineau domestique names the common house-dwelling species more precisely than moineau alone, which can remain general.