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How do you say "hedgehog" in French?
le hérisson
In French, "hedgehog" is le hérisson.
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Pronunciation
To pronounce hérisson, remember that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; é is a short, closed "ay".
Grammar notes
le hérisson is masculine. Its plural is hérissons.
Example sentence
Le hérisson se recroquevilla en boule hérissée.
The hedgehog curled into a spiky ball.
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How to remember le hérisson
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- snail l' escargot
- worm le ver
- cockroach le cafard
- scorpion le scorpion
- lizard le lézard
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Questions about le hérisson
How do you pronounce le hérisson?
To pronounce hérisson, remember that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; é is a short, closed "ay".
Is le hérisson masculine or feminine?
le hérisson is masculine. le hérisson is masculine. Its plural is hérissons.
How is le hérisson used in French?
le hérisson is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le hérisson se recroquevilla en boule hérissée. (The hedgehog curled into a spiky ball.).
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