animal de compagnie /animˈaldə-kɔ̃panˈi/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "pet".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: animal de compagnie
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: pet
  • IPA: /animˈaldə-kɔ̃panˈi/
  • CEFR Level: A1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Topic: French Articles de Base
  • Image:Photo of animal de compagnie (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Animal de compagnie est important dans ce nature. English: Pets are important in nature.
  • Je vois animal de compagnie dans la parc. English: I see a pet in the park.
  • Nous parlons de animal de compagnie aujourd'hui. English: We are talking about pets today.

When and How to Use "animal de compagnie"

Use "animal de compagnie" when you want to talk about "pet" in French. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Articles de Base topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "animal de compagnie" mean in French?

"animal de compagnie" is the French word for "pet".

What CEFR level is "animal de compagnie"?

"animal de compagnie" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "animal de compagnie"?

"animal de compagnie" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "animal de compagnie" in a sentence?

Animal de compagnie est important dans ce nature.

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