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How do you say "dolphin" in French?
le dauphin
In French, "dolphin" is le dauphin.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'dah-fwan'. The emphasis falls on the first syllable, with a nasal sound at the end.
Grammar notes
Dauphin is masculine. Plural: les dauphins. This word also means 'prince' or 'heir' in French, an interesting dual meaning.
Example sentence
Le dauphin saute hors de l'eau.
The dolphin jumps out of the water.
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How to remember le dauphin
Dauphin sounds close to English 'dolphin'. The word also refers to a prince because dolphins are noble creatures in European tradition.
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- fly la mouche
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- prawn la crevette
- sea horse l'hippocampe
- seagull la mouette
- umbrella le parapluie
- walrus le morse
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Questions about le dauphin
How do you say "dolphin" in French?
In French, "dolphin" is le dauphin. It is a noun.
Is le dauphin masculine or feminine?
Dauphin is masculine. Plural: les dauphins. This word also means 'prince' or 'heir' in French, an interesting dual meaning.
How is le dauphin used in a sentence?
Use le dauphin as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le dauphin saute hors de l'eau. (The dolphin jumps out of the water.).
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