French Conversation · Level 11
89 words
French word
animal
Pronunciation
IPA/animal/
Meaning
- masculine nounanimal
Example
J'ai vu un animal dans le parc.
I saw an animal in the park.
More examples
Un animal blessé a été soigné par le vétérinaire.
An injured animal was treated by the veterinarian.
Core concept
A living creature outside the human category, including mammals, birds, fish, and insects.
Common phrases
animal de compagnie
pet
animal sauvage
wild animal
animal de la ferme
farm animal
Similar words
animal de compagnie: An animal kept in a household to live alongside people.
animal domestique: An animal that has come to live under human care.
animal sauvage: An animal that lives in nature without relying on human care.
Definition in French
Être vivant autre que l'humain, englobant mammifères, oiseaux, poissons, insectes, etc.
Word origin
French animal comes from Latin animal, from animalis, meaning 'having breath or life', which derives from anima, 'breath' or 'life'.
Usage tips
- Animal is masculine, so the indefinite form is un animal and the definite form is l'animal before a vowel sound.
Other meanings
- beastnoun
Opposites
- végétalplantnoun
Related words
- animalieranimal-relatedadjective
- animaleriepet shopnoun
- animalisteanimal-rights activistnoun