chien /ʃjˈɛ̃/ · noun · CEFR A0. French translation of "dog".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Animaux et Jouets

Source term
dog
Translation
chien
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "le" for "chien". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form chien
Likely article le
Likely gender masculine
Regular/likely plural chiens
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le chien
Examples
C'est le chien.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Animaux et Jouets.

Example Sentences

Mon chien est très petit.

English: My dog is very small.

A1 · Animals and Toys

Mon chien est petit et brun.

English: My dog is small and brown.

A0 · weatherNature

Le chien joue dans le parc.

English: The dog plays in the park.

A0 · weatherNature

Elle a un grand chien à la maison.

English: She has a big dog at home.

A0 · weatherNature

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