Here is a list of common animals in French along with their English translations to help you expand your vocabulary:
  • Le chien – Dog
  • Le chat – Cat
  • Le cheval – Horse
  • La vache – Cow
  • Le cochon – Pig
  • La poule – Chicken (hen)
  • Le mouton – Sheep
  • Le lapin – Rabbit
  • L’oiseau – Bird
  • Le poisson – Fish
Animals are typically masculine or feminine in French, so be sure to note the gender for each word (le for masculine, la for feminine) as this affects adjectives and articles used with them.

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Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025

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