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"Animal" in French: animal
l'animal
Animal in French is l'animal, masculine. The plural is les animaux with x. Un animal de compagnie is a pet. Animaux appears on farm and zoo signs.
Zoo trip
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How to pronounce animal
Say it
lah-nee-MAL
/a.ni.mal/
Lah-nee-MAL, stress on the end. Soft n. Plural animaux: lah-nee-MOH—final x silent, au like o.
"Animal" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'animal | animal Singular. | Singular. |
| les animaux | animals Irregular plural with x. | Irregular plural with x. |
| un animal de compagnie | a pet Companion animal. | Companion animal. |
| les animaux sauvages | wild animals Wildlife talk. | Wildlife talk. |
How to use animal in real life
- 1Zoo trip
Quel est ton animal préféré ?
What is your favorite animal?
Animal préféré.
- 2Farm visit
Ces animaux sont calmes.
These animals are calm.
Plural animaux.
- 3Flat rules
Les animaux sont interdits ici.
Animals are not allowed here.
Common building rule.
Mistakes English speakers make with animal
Incorrect: Les animals sont grands.
Correct: Les animaux sont grands.
Plural of animal is animaux.
Incorrect: La animal est gentil.
Correct: L'animal est gentil.
Animal is masculine and takes l'.
Good to know
French spelling lessons drill animaux early as a model -al → -aux plural. Pet culture uses animal de compagnie in clinics and ads; casually people just name the species.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a small city zoo
ChatPal
Regarde cet animal près de l'eau.
Look at this animal near the water.
You
Il est beau. J'aime tous les animaux ici.
It's beautiful. I like all the animals here.
ChatPal
Moi, mon animal préféré reste le loup.
For me, my favorite animal is still the wolf.
You
Bon choix. Cet animal a l'air fier.
Good choice. That animal looks proud.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Animal" in French
What is the plural of animal?
Animaux—not animals.
Is animal masculine?
Yes: un animal, l'animal.
How do you say pet?
Un animal de compagnie, or name the pet: un chat, un chien.
How do you pronounce animaux?
Ah-nee-MOH, silent x.
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