Farm animals in French are useful for talking about life on the farm, food, or nature. Here are the most common ones, along with their articles and plural forms.
- Singular and plural forms are shown, including the definite article (used for general statements) and the indefinite article (used for specific or one-time mentions).
- Plural forms are usually made by adding -s, but some have irregular plurals.
- Most animal nouns are masculine (le, un) or feminine (la, une).
| French Singular | French Plural | English Singular | English Plural | French Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| la vache | les vaches | the cow | the cows | La vache produit du lait. | The cow produces milk. |
| le cochon | les cochons | the pig | the pigs | Le cochon est dans la boue. | The pig is in the mud. |
| le mouton | les moutons | the sheep | the sheep | Les moutons ont de la laine. | The sheep have wool. |
| la poule | les poules | the hen | the hens | La poule pond des œufs. | The hen lays eggs. |
| le cheval | les chevaux | the horse | the horses | Le cheval galope vite. | The horse runs fast. |
| le canard | les canards | the duck | the ducks | Le canard nage sur l’étang. | The duck swims on the pond. |
| la chèvre | les chèvres | the goat | the goats | La chèvre grimpe sur les rochers. | The goat climbs on the rocks. |
| l’abeille | les abeilles | the bee | the bees | L’abeille fait du miel. | The bee makes honey. |
| le lapin | les lapins | the rabbit | the rabbits | Le lapin est dans le jardin. | The rabbit is in the garden. |
| la dinde | les dindes | the turkey | the turkeys | La dinde est un plat de fête. | The turkey is a festive dish. |
These are the basic farm animals in French, along with example sentences to help you see them in context.
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- English Singular: the cow
- English Plural: the cows
- English Example: The cow produces milk.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
