French word

mulet

Pronunciation

IPA/mylɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmule

Example

Le mulet travaille bien dans les montagnes.

The mule works well in the mountains.

Illustration for mulet (mule)

More examples

Le guide conduit un mulet chargé sur le sentier.

The guide leads a loaded mule along the trail.

Core concept

A sturdy pack animal combining donkey and horse traits, carrying heavy loads along steep mountain paths.

Common phrases

  • un mulet de bât

    pack mule

  • monter sur un mulet

    ride a mule

  • conduire un mulet

    lead a mule

Similar words

âne: A long-eared, powerful domesticated animal used for carrying loads and farm work.
cheval: A large domesticated animal used for riding and drawing loads.

Definition in French

Animal hybride issu du croisement d'un âne et d'une jument, utilisé comme bête de somme pour porter des charges et réputé pour sa robustesse en terrain difficile.

Word origin

French mulet derives from Latin mulus through earlier French forms, preserving the ancient name for a mule.

Usage tips

  • Mulet is masculine and takes un, while the female animal is une mule.

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