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animal

English translation of animal

animal

The French word for animal is 'animal'. It is used in the same context as in English to refer to any member of the Animalia kingdom, including humans. It can be used to describe pets, wildlife, and zoo inhabitants. It can also be an adjective describing anything relating to animals.


Example sentences using: animal

C'est un animal nocturne.

English translation of C'est un animal nocturne.

It's a nocturnal animal.

This phrase is used to describe an animal that is active during the night and sleeps during the day.

L'animal a instinctivement peur de l'homme.

English translation of L'animal a instinctivement peur de l'homme.

The animal is instinctively afraid of humans.

This sentence expresses the natural fear that animals have towards humans, often due to their larger size and predatory behavior.

Mon animal préféré est le chat.

English translation of Mon animal préféré est le chat.

My favorite animal is the cat.

This sentence can be used to describe one's favorite animal. In this case, the speaker's favorite animal is the cat.

Sommes-nous les seuls animaux rationnels?

English translation of Sommes-nous les seuls animaux rationnels?

Are we the only rational animals?

This question can be used when discussing or questioning if humans are the only rational beings in the animal kingdom.

L'animal dans la cage semble triste.

English translation of L'animal dans la cage semble triste.

The animal in the cage seems sad.

This sentence expresses a subjective observation about an animal. It's used to describe the perceived emotional state of an animal, in this case, an animal in a cage.

Chaque animal a son propre habitat.

English translation of Chaque animal a son propre habitat.

Every animal has its own habitat.

It is used to express that each animal has its own natural environment where it lives.

La vie d'un animal est précieuse.

English translation of La vie d'un animal est précieuse.

An animal's life is precious.

This is an affirmation of the value of an animal's life, emphasizing its importance and preciousness.

Cet animal est en voie de disparition.

English translation of Cet animal est en voie de disparition.

This animal is endangered.

This sentence is used to describe an animal species that is at risk of extinction.

L'homme est un animal social.

English translation of L'homme est un animal social.

Man is a social animal.

This sentences means that humans, like many animals, are naturally inclined to live in groups, not in isolation.

Le lion est connu comme le roi des animaux.

English translation of Le lion est connu comme le roi des animaux.

The lion is known as the king of animals.

This sentence is used to explain the symbolic representation of the lion as the king in the animal kingdom.

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