How do you say "porcupine" in French?

le porc-Épic

Noun Masculine

In French, "porcupine" is le porc-Épic.

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Pronunciation

Say por-koh-ay-PEEK, blending porc, pig, with épic, spiky, into one word.

Grammar notes

le porc-Épic is masculine. Its plural is Porcs-Épics.

Example sentence

Le porc-épic leva ses piquants acérés.

The porcupine raised its sharp quills.

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How to remember le porc-Épic

Porc-épic literally means 'spiky pig', a vivid image for this prickly animal.

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Questions about le porc-Épic

How do you pronounce le porc-Épic?

Say por-koh-ay-PEEK, blending porc, pig, with épic, spiky, into one word.

Is le porc-Épic masculine or feminine?

le porc-Épic is masculine. le porc-Épic is masculine. Its plural is Porcs-Épics.

How is le porc-Épic used in French?

le porc-Épic is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le porc-épic leva ses piquants acérés. (The porcupine raised its sharp quills.).

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