French word

ourson

Pronunciation

IPA/uʁsɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbear cub

Example

Cet ourson est très mignon.

This bear cub is very cute.

Illustration for ourson (bear cub)

More examples

J'ai reçu un ourson en peluche.

I received a teddy bear.

Core concept

A young bear with a compact, cuddly shape, whether living or made of fabric.

Common phrases

  • le petit ourson

    the little bear cub

  • voir un ourson

    see a bear cub

  • un ourson en peluche

    a teddy bear

Similar words

ours: A large, strong bear that lives in forests and similar natural habitats.
nounours: A stuffed bear toy for children to cuddle and play with.

Definition in French

Petit de l'ours.

Word origin

The noun developed in French from ours with the diminutive suffix -on, while ours descends from Latin ursus.

Usage tips

  • In French, ourson can name a teddy bear as well as a real bear cub, especially when the phrase specifies un ourson en peluche.

Other meanings

  • teddy bearnoun

Related words

  • oursonnefemale bear cubnoun

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