nounours /nunˈuʁ/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "teddy".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Ours: Polaires et Peluches

Source term
teddy
Translation
nounours
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

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

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

Topic context

This word appears in the French Ours: Polaires et Peluches.

Example Sentences

Mon ours en peluche est nouveau.

English: My teddy is new.

A1 · Bears: Polar and Plush

La petite fille dort avec son doudou.

English: The little girl sleeps with her teddy.

A1 · toys

Son nounours est marron et doux.

English: Her teddy is brown and soft.

A1 · toys

Il me donne un petit ours en peluche.

English: He gives me a small teddy.

A1 · toys

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