French Conversation · Level 108
60 words
French word
grenouille
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁənuj/
Meaning
- feminine nounfrog
Example
La grenouille saute dans le jardin.
The frog jumps in the garden.
More examples
L'enfant veut attraper une grenouille près de la mare.
The child wants to catch a frog near the pond.
Core concept
A small, moist-skinned amphibian springing beside a pond.
Common phrases
attraper une grenouille
catch a frog
Similar words
crapaud: A stocky, usually brown animal with rough skin.
Definition in French
Petit animal amphibie au corps court, aux pattes arrière puissantes et à la peau généralement humide, vivant près des mares et capable de sauter.
Word origin
Modern grenouille developed through Old French forms such as grenoule and grenolle, while its deeper origin remains uncertain.
Usage tips
- Grenouille is feminine, so standard forms include une grenouille and la grenouille.