French word

kangourou

Pronunciation

IPA/kɑ̃guʁu/

Meaning

  • masculine nounkangaroo

Example

J'ai vu un kangourou au zoo.

I saw a kangaroo at the zoo.

Illustration for kangourou (kangaroo)

More examples

Le kangourou se déplace en sautant.

The kangaroo moves by hopping.

Core concept

A long-tailed Australian animal moving in leaps, with a small young animal sheltered in a front pouch.

Common phrases

  • voir un kangourou

    see a kangaroo

  • un kangourou qui saute

    a jumping kangaroo

Definition in French

Mammifère d'Australie qui se déplace en sautant sur ses grandes pattes arrière et qui porte son petit dans une poche.

Word origin

The French noun kangourou was borrowed from English kangaroo, which ultimately comes from Guugu Yimidhirr gangurru.

Usage tips

  • The plural is kangourous, with a written s that is not pronounced: des kangourous.

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