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How do you say "raccoon" in French?
le raton laveur
In French, "raccoon" is le raton laveur.
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Pronunciation
Say rah-tohn lah-vor. Raton is rah-tohn, laveur is lah-vor, literally the washing rat.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun phrase, le raton laveur. Uses le, then a phrase. Plural is les ratons laveurs.
Example sentence
Le raton laveur fouille dans la poubelle.
The raccoon digs in the trash can.
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How to remember le raton laveur
Raton is a small rat, and laveur is from laver, to wash. Raccoons wash their food with their paws.
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Questions about le raton laveur
How do you say "raccoon" in French?
In French, "raccoon" is le raton laveur. It is a noun.
Is le raton laveur masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun phrase, le raton laveur. Uses le, then a phrase. Plural is les ratons laveurs.
How is le raton laveur used in a sentence?
Use le raton laveur as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le raton laveur fouille dans la poubelle. (The raccoon digs in the trash can.).
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