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"Pig" in French: cochon
le cochon
Pig in French is le cochon, masculine : un cochon, des cochons. It is the farm animal word ; porc appears more for meat. Cochon can also be an insult, so tone matters.
Farm visit
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How to pronounce cochon
Say it
luh ko-SHOHN
/kɔ.ʃɔ̃/
Ko-SHOHN. Soft ch like sh, nasal on. Un cochon: uhn ko-SHOHN.
"Pig" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le cochon | the pig Animal. | Animal. |
| un cochon | a pig Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| des cochons | pigs Plural. | Plural. |
| cochon d'Inde | guinea pig Pet. | Pet. |
How to use cochon in real life
- 1Farm visit
Le cochon se roule dans la boue.
The pig rolls in the mud.
Le cochon.
- 2Kids at a zoo
Regarde les cochons dans l'enclos.
Look at the pigs in the pen.
Les cochons.
- 3Pet shop
Ils vendent aussi des cochons d'Inde.
They also sell guinea pigs.
Cochon d'Inde.
Mistakes English speakers make with cochon
Incorrect: La cochon est rose.
Correct: Le cochon est rose.
Cochon is masculine.
Incorrect: Du cochon (meaning the live animal on a farm tour).
Correct: Le cochon / un cochon.
Du cochon usually means pork as food.
Good to know
Charcuterie uses porc more than cochon for meat products. Calling someone un cochon is rude ; keep the animal sense clear.
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A countryside educational farm
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Le cochon là-bas s'appelle Raymond.
The pig over there is called Raymond.
You
Il est énorme, ce cochon.
He's huge, that pig.
ChatPal
Les enfants adorent nourrir le cochon.
The kids love feeding the pig.
You
On prend une photo sans flash.
We'll take a photo without flash.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pig" in French
Cochon vs porc?
Cochon is the animal. Porc is more for meat.
What is cochon d'Inde?
Guinea pig.
Is cochon masculine?
Yes: le cochon.
How do you pronounce cochon?
Ko-SHOHN.
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