English–French

“trot” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁote/

Example

Le chien trotte dans le jardin.

The dog is trotting in the garden.

Illustration for trotter (trot)

How to say “trot” in French

“Trot” in French is trotter.

A small, springy run with quick, short strides and a steady tempo.

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

Example sentences with trotter

Elle trotte à petites foulées.

She trots with short strides.

Tips for using trotter

  • For a sustained or athletic run, French normally uses courir; trotter suggests a lighter, less sustained movement.

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