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How do you say "caterpillar" in French?

la chenille

Noun Feminine

In French, "caterpillar" is la chenille.

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Pronunciation

Say shuh-NEE, with a soft sh sound and stress on the final syllable.

Grammar notes

la chenille is feminine. Its plural is chenilles.

Example sentence

La chenille grignotait une feuille verte.

The caterpillar munched on a green leaf.

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How to remember la chenille

Chenille is also an English word for a soft, fuzzy fabric, just like a fuzzy caterpillar.

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Questions about la chenille

How do you pronounce la chenille?

Say shuh-NEE, with a soft sh sound and stress on the final syllable.

Is la chenille masculine or feminine?

la chenille is feminine. la chenille is feminine. Its plural is chenilles.

How is la chenille used in French?

la chenille is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La chenille grignotait une feuille verte. (The caterpillar munched on a green leaf.).

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