French · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Lion" in French: lion
le lion
Lion in French is le lion, masculine. A lioness is une lionne. Au zoo, les lions are a classic stop. Se battre comme un lion means to fight like a lion.
Zoo visit
Le lion dort à l'ombre près du rocher.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce lion
Say it
lyohn
/ljɔ̃/
Lion is lyohn, roughly lee-OHN with a nasal on. Io glides; final n is nasal, not hard.
"Lion" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le lion | the lion Male or general. | Male or general. |
| la lionne | the lioness Female. | Female. |
| les lions | lions Plural. | Plural. |
| se battre comme un lion | to fight like a lion Figurative courage. | Figurative courage. |
How to use lion in real life
- 1Zoo visit
Le lion dort à l'ombre près du rocher.
The lion is sleeping in the shade by the rock.
Le lion.
- 2Kids' book
Le petit lion apprend à rugir.
The little lion learns to roar.
Story tone.
- 3Sports praise
Elle s'est battue comme une lionne.
She fought like a lioness.
Lionne figurative.
Mistakes English speakers make with lion
Incorrect: La lion est fort.
Correct: Le lion est fort.
Lion is masculine; lionne is the female.
Incorrect: Un lion anglais (for the animal word).
Correct: Un lion.
Same word—no English needed.
Good to know
Lion imagery shows up in sports nicknames and coats of arms. At the zoo, expect crowds around les lions at feeding time.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching a nature documentary
ChatPal
Ce lion a une crinière énorme.
That lion has a huge mane.
You
Oui. Et la lionne chasse à côté.
Yes. And the lioness is hunting nearby.
ChatPal
Impressionnant.
Impressive.
You
On regarde l'épisode suivant ?
Shall we watch the next episode?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lion" in French
What is lion in French?
Le lion (masculine).
What is a lioness?
Une lionne.
How do you pronounce lion?
Lyohn (nasal on).
Is there an idiom?
Se battre comme un lion—to fight fiercely.
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