English–French

“whale” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/balɛn/

Example

Regarde la baleine !

Look at the whale!

Illustration for baleine (whale)

How to say “whale” in French

“Whale” in French is baleine.

A huge sea mammal rising to the surface to breathe through its lungs.

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

Example sentences with baleine

Nous avons vu une baleine au large.

We saw a whale offshore.

Tips for using baleine

  • Baleine is feminine, so standard phrases use une baleine and cette baleine.

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