French Conversation · Level 171
15 words
French word
sanglier
Pronunciation
IPA/sɑ̃glije/
Meaning
- masculine nounwild boar
Example
Un sanglier a fouillé la poubelle près de la maison.
A wild boar rummaged through the trash can near the house.
More examples
On trouve parfois de la viande de sanglier sur les marchés locaux.
Sometimes wild boar meat can be found in local markets.
Core concept
A stocky wild pig rooting through forest soil with its snout for food.
Common phrases
viande de sanglier
wild boar meat
zone fréquentée par les sangliers
area frequented by wild boars
Similar words
cochon: A pig kept and raised by people as a domestic farm animal.
porc: Pig meat sold at markets or served at meals.
Definition in French
Mammifère porciforme sauvage, ressemblant au cochon domestique, qui vit surtout en forêt et fouille le sol avec son museau pour se nourrir.
Word origin
French sanglier comes through Old French from Latin singularis, a term applied to the wild boar.
Usage tips
- Sanglier is masculine, so standard forms include un sanglier and des sangliers.
Opposites
- animal d'élevagefarm animalnoun