Usage Note
Kangourou entered French via English from an Aboriginal Australian language (Guugu Yimithirr). The phrase poche kangourou ('kangaroo pocket') describes the front pouch of a hoodie, and méthode kangourou is a recognised neonatal care technique for premature babies. The plural is regular: des kangourous.
Examples
"Le kangourou saute très loin."
Natural Translation
The kangaroo jumps very far.
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