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How do you say "rabbit" in French?
le lapin
In French, "rabbit" is le lapin.
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Pronunciation
Say lah-pin, two syllables. The A sounds like AH, and the final IN is nasal.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, le lapin. Plural is les lapins. The double P is common in French diminutives.
Example sentence
Le lapin saute dans le champ.
The rabbit jumps in the field.
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How to remember le lapin
Lapin contains lap. Rabbits lap up carrots and vegetables quickly.
Related words
- badger le blaireau
- catfish le poisson-chat
- chick le poussin
- cow la vache
- dog le chien
- duck le canard
- flower la fleur
- iron le fer
- turkey la dinde
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Questions about le lapin
How do you say "rabbit" in French?
In French, "rabbit" is le lapin. It is a noun.
Is le lapin masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, le lapin. Plural is les lapins. The double P is common in French diminutives.
How is le lapin used in a sentence?
Use le lapin as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le lapin saute dans le champ. (The rabbit jumps in the field.).
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