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"Rabbit" in French: lapin
le lapin
Rabbit in French is le lapin, masculine. Un lapin nain is a dwarf pet rabbit. On menus, lapin means rabbit meat. Poser un lapin means to stand someone up.
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How to pronounce lapin
Say it
la-PEHN
/la.pɛ̃/
Lapin is la-PEHN, nasal in. The a is clear, and final n is not a hard English n.
"Rabbit" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le lapin | the rabbit Animal or meat. | Animal or meat. |
| un lapin nain | a dwarf rabbit Pet shops. | Pet shops. |
| poser un lapin | to stand someone up Idiom. | Idiom. |
| des lapins | rabbits Plural. | Plural. |
How to use lapin in real life
- 1Pet store
Les enfants veulent un lapin nain.
The kids want a dwarf rabbit.
Lapin nain.
- 2Stood up
Il m'a posé un lapin hier soir.
He stood me up last night.
Idiom with lapin.
- 3Countryside
Un lapin a traversé la route devant nous.
A rabbit crossed the road in front of us.
Wild rabbit sighting.
Mistakes English speakers make with lapin
Incorrect: La lapin est mignon.
Correct: Le lapin est mignon.
Lapin is masculine.
Incorrect: Un rabbit dans le jardin.
Correct: Un lapin dans le jardin.
Use lapin.
Good to know
Poser un lapin (literally to put down a rabbit) is the everyday idiom for standing someone up. Lapin also appears on traditional menus—context makes pet vs plate clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a pet
ChatPal
Chat, chien, ou lapin ?
Cat, dog, or rabbit?
You
Un lapin. Moins bruyant pour l'appart.
A rabbit. Quieter for the apartment.
ChatPal
Ok. On regarde les lapins nains.
Okay. Let's look at the dwarf rabbits.
You
Parfait.
Perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rabbit" in French
What is rabbit in French?
Le lapin (masculine).
What does poser un lapin mean?
To stand someone up.
What is a dwarf rabbit?
Un lapin nain.
How do you pronounce lapin?
La-PEHN (nasal in).
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