How do you say "foal" in French?

le poulain

Noun Masculine

In French, "foal" is le poulain.

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Pronunciation

Give poulain a French shape, since "ou" is a plain "oo".

Grammar notes

le poulain is masculine. Its plural is poulains.

Example sentence

Le poulain nouveau-né se tenait sur des pattes chancelantes.

The newborn foal stood on wobbly legs.

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How to remember le poulain

Imagine someone in Paris pointing at a foal and calling it poulain; replay that scene each time you forget.

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Questions about le poulain

How do you pronounce le poulain?

Give poulain a French shape, since "ou" is a plain "oo".

Is le poulain masculine or feminine?

le poulain is masculine. le poulain is masculine. Its plural is poulains.

How is le poulain used in French?

le poulain is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le poulain nouveau-né se tenait sur des pattes chancelantes. (The newborn foal stood on wobbly legs.).

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