éléphant
elephant
The French word for elephant is 'éléphant'. It is pronounced as ey-leh-fahn. Similar to English, it's used to refer to the large mammal known for its long trunk, tusks, and big ears. For example, 'J'aime les éléphants' means 'I like elephants'.
Example sentences using: éléphant
Il a une mémoire d'éléphant.
He has a memory of an elephant.
This is a colloquial phrase in French, meaning that he has a very good or strong memory, alluding to the belief that elephants have excellent memories.
L'éléphant est le plus grand animal terrestre.
The elephant is the largest land animal.
This sentence describes the elephant's distinction as the largest animal living on land, an interesting fact about its size.
J'aimerais voir un éléphant en vrai un jour.
I would like to see a real elephant one day.
This sentence expresses a personal wish or desire to see a real elephant, not just pictures or videos, in the future.