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100 animals in French with pictures

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100 animals in French with pictures
100 animals in French with pictures

Learning the names of animals in French can be an excellent way to practice pronunciation and expand your vocabulary. In this lesson, we will learn the names of one hundred animals in French and explore various categories of these animals, ranging from those you might find at home to those you might encounter on a safari.

Animals In French

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100 animals in French with pictures

  • Lézard Lizard
  • Colibri Hummingbird
  • Hérisson Hedgehog
  • Poulet Chicken
  • Girafe Giraffe
  • Chat Cat
  • Requin Shark
  • Aigle Eagle
  • Chauve-souris Bat
  • Papillon Butterfly
  • Pingouin Penguin
  • Pic-vert Woodpecker
  • Cochon Pig
  • Loutre Otter
  • Cheval Horse
  • Souris Mouse
  • Chameau Camel
  • Baleine bleue Blue whale
  • Grue Crane
  • Lion Lion
  • Chiot Puppy
  • Otarie Sealion
  • Étoile de mer Starfish
  • Éléphant Elephant
  • Tigre Tiger
  • Perroquet Parrot
  • Rhinocéros Rhinoceros
  • Serpent Snake
  • Lapin Rabbit
  • Chimpanzé Chimpanzee
  • Dinde Turkey
  • Écureuil Squirrel
  • Taupe Mole
  • Dauphin Dolphin
  • Canard Duck
  • Coccinelle Ladybug
  • Abeille Bee
  • Pigeon Pigeon
  • Araignée Spider
  • Poisson Fish
  • Raton laveur Raccoon
  • Alligator Alligator
  • Crabe Crab
  • Mille-pattes Centipede
  • Lièvre Hare
  • Kangourou Kangaroo
  • Chèvre Goat
  • Renard Fox
  • Loup Wolf
  • Autruche Ostrich
  • Blaireau Badger
  • Cerf Deer
  • Crocodile Crocodile
  • Méduse Jellyfish
  • Ornithorynque Platypus
  • Bison Buffalo
  • Caméléon Chameleon
  • Coq Rooster
  • Guépard Cheetah
  • Koala Koala
  • Martin-pêcheur Kingfisher
  • Poisson rouge Goldfish
  • Morse Walrus
  • Chaton Kitten
  • Tortue Turtle
  • Hippocampe Seahorse
  • Corbeau Crow
  • Poulpe Octopus
  • Zèbre Zebra
  • Poisson-chat Catfish
  • Grenouille Frog
  • Crevettes Prawns
  • Crapaud Toad
  • Jaguar Jaguar
  • Fourmi Ant
  • Huître Oyster
  • Ours Bear
  • Âne Donkey
  • Singe Monkey

Pets in French

Pets or "Les animaux domestiques" in french are often our closest animal companions. In French, you’ll find that some pet names are quite similar to their English counterparts, making them easier to remember. Here are some common pet names in Frensh:

  • Bird "Oiseau" in french: A feathered friend that may sing or mimic sounds.
  • Cat "Chat" in french: A feline companion known for its independence and grace.
  • Dog "Chien" in french: A loyal and loving pet, often considered a person’s best friend.
  • Fish "Poisson" in french: An aquatic pet that comes in countless varieties and colors.
  • Frog "Grenouille" in french: An amphibious pet that requires a moist environment.
  • Gecko "Gecko" in french: A small, usually nocturnal lizard with adhesive toe pads.
  • Guinea Pig "Cochon d’Inde" in french: A small, friendly rodent that enjoys social interaction.
  • Hamster "Hamster" in french: A small rodent known for storing food in its cheek pouches.
  • Hedgehog "Hérisson" in french: A small mammal with a coat of spines for protection.
  • Iguana "Iguane" in french: A large, herbivorous lizard often kept in a terrarium.
  • Mouse "Souris" in french: A small rodent with a pointed snout and long tail.
  • Parakeet "Perruche" in french: A small, colorful bird often known for its ability to learn phrases.
  • Rabbit "Lapin" in french: A furry pet with long ears and a penchant for hopping.
  • Rat "Rat" in french: A highly intelligent rodent that can be trained to perform tricks.
  • Snake "Serpent" in french: A legless reptile that can be a fascinating, low-maintenance pet.
  • Spider "Araignée" in french: An arachnid pet that requires a terrarium with proper humidity.
  • Squirrel "Écureuil" in french: A nimble rodent known for its bushy tail and agile movements.
  • Turtle "Tortue" in french: A reptile with a distinctive shell, living both on land and in water.
  • Tortoise "Tortue terrestre" in french: A land-dwelling reptile with a heavy, dome-shaped shell.
  • Parrot "Perroquet" in french: A bird known for its bright colors and ability to mimic human speech.

Forest Animals in French:

The forest is home to a diverse group of animals. In this section, we’ll learn about the creatures that inhabit the woodlands. Here are some forest animals names in Frensh:

  • Badger "Blaireau" in french: A sturdy animal known for its digging abilities.
  • Bat "Chauve-souris" in french: A nocturnal mammal capable of flight.
  • Bear "Ours" in french: A large mammal with a thick fur coat.
  • Boar "Sanglier" in french: A wild pig with tusks.
  • Deer "Cerf" in french: A graceful animal with antlers.
  • Doe "Biche" in french: The female counterpart of the deer.
  • Fox "Renard" in french: A clever mammal with a bushy tail.
  • Frog "Grenouille" in french: An amphibian that lives near water.
  • Hare "Lièvre" in french: A fast-moving animal similar to a rabbit.
  • Hedgehog "Hérisson" in french: A small mammal with spines for protection.
  • Lynx "Lynx" in french: A medium-sized wild cat with tufted ears.
  • Mole "Taupe" in french: A burrowing mammal with velvety fur.
  • Owl "Chouette" in french: A nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes.
  • Rabbit "Lapin" in french: A small mammal known for its long ears.
  • Raccoon "Raton laveur" in french: A mammal known for its mask-like facial markings.
  • Skunk "Putois" in french: A mammal known for its defensive spray.
  • Squirrel "Écureuil" in french: An agile rodent that climbs trees.
  • Toad "Crapaud" in french: An amphibian with warty skin.
  • Wolf "Loup" in french: A carnivorous mammal that lives in packs.

Sea Animals in French:

The ocean is a vast and mysterious place, filled with an array of sea creatures. We’ll discover the French names for some of the most common sea animals:

  • Angelfish "Poisson-ange": A tropical fish known for its vibrant colors.
  • Barracuda "Barracuda": A large, predatory fish with a fearsome reputation.
  • Clownfish "Poisson-clown": A small, brightly colored fish often found in coral reefs.
  • Crab "Crabe": A crustacean with a hard shell and pincers.
  • Dolphin "Dauphin": A highly intelligent marine mammal known for its playful nature.
  • Eel "Anguille": A long, slender fish that can live in both fresh and salt water.
  • Flounder "Flet": A flat fish that lives on the ocean floor.
  • Grouper "Mérou": A large fish that is commonly found around coral reefs.
  • Herring "Hareng": A small, silver-colored fish that travels in large schools.
  • Iguana "Iguane": Some iguana species are known to swim in the sea.
  • Jellyfish "Méduse": An aquatic animal known for its gelatinous body and stinging tentacles.
  • Krill "Krill": Tiny crustaceans that are a crucial part of the ocean’s food web.
  • Lobster "Homard": A large crustacean with a hard shell and claws.
  • Manta Ray "Raie manta": A large, flat-bodied fish with wide pectoral fins.
  • Narwhal "Narval": A whale characterized by its long, spiral tusk.
  • Octopus "Poulpe": A cephalopod known for its eight arms and high intelligence.
  • Penguin "Manchot": A flightless bird adapted to marine life.
  • Quahog "Palourde américaine": A hard-shelled edible clam.
  • Ray "Raie": A cartilaginous fish related to sharks, with a flattened body.
  • Seahorse "Hippocampe": A small fish with a horse-like head and prehensile tail.
  • Tuna "Thon": A fast-swimming predatory fish, valuable as a food source.
  • Urchin "Oursin": A spiny sea creature that lives on the ocean floor.
  • Viperfish "Poisson-vipère": A deep-sea fish known for its large teeth and bioluminescence.
  • Walrus "Morse": A large marine mammal with tusks and whiskers.
  • Xiphosura "Limule": Also known as horseshoe crabs, they are more closely related to spiders than crabs.
  • Yellowtail "Sériole": A fish known for its yellow tail fin and delicious taste.

Reptiles and Insects in French:

Reptiles and insects may not be everyone’s favorite animals, but they play essential roles in our ecosystem. Here are some reptiles and insects names in Frensh:

  • Ant "Fourmi" in french: A small insect known for its complex social structures.
  • Bee "Abeille" in french: A flying insect crucial for pollination.
  • Butterfly "Papillon" in french: An insect with colorful wings.
  • Caterpillar "Chenille" in french: The larval stage of a butterfly or moth.
  • Cockroach "Cafard" in french: A resilient insect that can thrive in various environments.
  • Cricket "Grillon" in french: An insect known for its chirping sound.
  • Dragonfly "Libellule" in french: An insect with elongated body and two pairs of strong transparent wings.
  • Earwig "Perce-oreille" in french: A small insect with pincers on its abdomen.
  • Firefly "Ver luisant" in french: An insect known for its bioluminescent abdomen.
  • Flea "Puce" in french: A small, jumping insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds.
  • Fly "Mouche" in french: A common insect with a single pair of wings.
  • Gnat "Moucheron" in french: A tiny flying insect often found near water.
  • Grasshopper "Sauterelle" in french: An insect that can leap long distances.
  • Hornet "Frelon" in french: A large wasp that can be very aggressive.
  • Ladybug "Coccinelle" in french: A small beetle with a distinctive red and black spotted pattern.
  • Mantis "Mante religieuse" in french: An insect known for its prayer-like stance.
  • Mosquito "Moustique" in french: An insect known for biting and potentially spreading diseases.
  • Moth "Papillon de nuit" in french: An insect related to the butterfly, typically active at night.
  • Scorpion "Scorpion" in french: An arachnid with a venomous sting.
  • Spider "Araignée" in french: An arachnid known for spinning webs.
  • Termite "Termite" in french: An insect that feeds on wood and can cause damage to structures.
  • Tick "Tique" in french: A small arachnid that feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians.

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