French word

lézard

Pronunciation

IPA/lezaʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlizard

Example

Il y a un lézard sur le mur.

There is a lizard on the wall.

Illustration for lézard (lizard)

More examples

Le lézard a perdu sa queue.

The lizard lost its tail.

Core concept

A quick little reptile with scales and a long tail, hunting tiny prey.

Common phrases

  • lézard sur la terrasse

    lizard on the terrace

  • queue de lézard

    lizard's tail

  • peau de lézard

    lizard skin

Similar words

serpent: A legless, slender animal that moves by writhing its body.
gecko: A small lizard often seen on house walls and usually able to climb them.

Definition in French

Reptile à sang froid, couvert d'écailles, de petite taille et souvent insectivore, qui se déplace rapidement pour chasser des proies.

Word origin

The form lézard developed from Old French lesart, which came from Latin lacerta, with spelling and pronunciation changing over time.

Usage tips

  • The related verb lézarder means to bask in the sun or idle, and it can describe people as well as animals.

Related words

  • lézardersunbatheverb

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