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"Mouse" in French: souris
la souris
Mouse in French is la souris, feminine—both the animal and the computer mouse. Plural is les souris (same spelling). Clic droit with the souris is right-click.
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How to pronounce souris
Say it
soo-REE
/su.ʁi/
Souris is soo-REE. Ou is oo, and final s is usually silent in the singular.
"Mouse" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la souris | the mouse Animal or computer. | Animal or computer. |
| les souris | mice Plural. | Plural. |
| souris d'ordinateur | computer mouse When you need to be clear. | When you need to be clear. |
| une souris | a mouse Counting. | Counting. |
How to use souris in real life
- 1Tech desk
Ma souris ne marche plus.
My mouse doesn't work anymore.
Computer sense.
- 2Apartment scare
Il y a une souris derrière le frigo !
There's a mouse behind the fridge!
Animal sense.
- 3Kids' story
La petite souris apporte une pièce.
The little mouse brings a coin.
Tooth-fairy style petite souris.
Mistakes English speakers make with souris
Incorrect: Le souris est cassée (computer).
Correct: La souris est cassée.
Souris is feminine.
Incorrect: Un mouse sans fil.
Correct: Une souris sans fil.
Use souris.
Good to know
La petite souris is the French tooth-fairy figure who collects baby teeth. Same word souris covers rodents and the gadget on your desk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Remote work glitch
ChatPal
Ta souris est branchée ?
Is your mouse plugged in?
You
Oui, mais la souris saute partout.
Yes, but the mouse is jumping all over.
ChatPal
Change de surface ou prends le pavé.
Change surfaces or use the trackpad.
You
Pavé, alors.
Trackpad it is.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mouse" in French
What is mouse in French?
La souris (feminine).
Does it mean computer mouse too?
Yes—same word.
What is the plural?
Les souris.
How do you pronounce souris?
Soo-REE.
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