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race

race (ethnic/biological)

noun RAHS Less Common
People & Society Nationality

Origin: Italian razza

Also means

breed (animals)

Usage Note

Race in French can refer to ethnic group or, more neutrally, animal breed — une race de chien means 'a dog breed'. In modern French, the word has become sensitive in human contexts, similar to English. The idiom de race applied to animals means 'purebred'.

Examples

"Cette race de chien est très fidèle."

Natural Translation

This breed of dog is very loyal.

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