French word

poisson

Pronunciation

IPA/pwasɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfish

Example

Il y a un poisson dans l'aquarium.

There is a fish in the aquarium.

Illustration for poisson (fish)

More examples

J'ai acheté un poisson frais au marché.

I bought a fresh fish at the market.

Core concept

A living water animal that can also appear as edible flesh on a plate.

Common phrases

  • acheter du poisson

    buy fish

  • poisson frais

    fresh fish

  • filet de poisson

    fish fillet

Similar words

poissonnerie: A shop that specializes in selling fish.
filet: A piece of fish or meat cut for cooking.
pêche: The act or business of catching fish.

Definition in French

Animal aquatique, ou la chair de cet animal consommée comme aliment.

Word origin

French poisson developed from Latin piscis through Old French forms.

Usage tips

  • Poisson is masculine, with un poisson for one animal and du poisson for fish considered as food.

Opposites

Related words

  • poissonneriefish shopnoun
  • poissonnierfishmongernoun

Word lists with this word