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chien

dog

noun shee-AHN Common
Animals & Nature Pets

Usage Note

Chien (masculine) refers to a male or generic dog; the feminine is chienne, though this word can be offensive when applied to a person, so use it carefully. The phrase il fait un temps de chien (literally 'it is dog weather') means the weather is miserable. The plural is chiens.

Examples

"Le chien aboie dans le jardin."

Natural Translation

The dog is barking in the garden.

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