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"Squirrel" in French: écureuil
l'écureuil
Squirrel in French is l'écureuil, masculine: un écureuil. Plural: des écureuils. The word looks hard but is common in park chat.
Park bench
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How to pronounce écureuil
Say it
leh-koo-RUHY
/l‿e.ky.ʁœj/
leh-koo-RUHY. É is ay; euil is a compressed uh-y sound. Soft French r in -reuil.
"Squirrel" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'écureuil | the squirrel With elision. | With elision. |
| un écureuil | a squirrel Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| des écureuils | squirrels Plural. | Plural. |
| écureuil roux | red squirrel Species talk. | Species talk. |
How to use écureuil in real life
- 1Park bench
Regarde l'écureuil sur le banc.
Look at the squirrel on the bench.
L'écureuil.
- 2Picnic
Un écureuil essaye de voler nos noix.
A squirrel is trying to steal our nuts.
Un écureuil.
- 3Kids
Les écureuils sont partout dans ce jardin.
The squirrels are everywhere in this garden.
Plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with écureuil
Incorrect: Le écureuil est mignon.
Correct: L'écureuil est mignon.
Elision: l'écureuil.
Incorrect: Une écureuil.
Correct: Un écureuil.
Masculine: un écureuil.
Good to know
Paris parks are full of bold écureuils begging for snacks — feeding them is often discouraged. Kids love spotting un écureuil roux.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking in a city park
ChatPal
Tu as vu l'écureuil derrière l'arbre ?
Did you see the squirrel behind the tree?
You
Oui ! L'écureuil grimpe super vite.
Yes! The squirrel climbs so fast.
ChatPal
Ne lui donne pas de pain.
Don't give it bread.
You
D'accord, je range le sandwich.
OK, I'll put the sandwich away.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Squirrel" in French
How do you say squirrel in French?
L'écureuil.
Is it masculine?
Yes: un écureuil.
How do you pronounce écureuil?
ay-koo-RUHY.
Plural?
Des écureuils.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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