Animals in French.
12 everyday animals words with pictures, each read aloud in a French voice.
About these animals words
These 12 words cover animals in everyday French, from le chien and le chat to le canard. Listen to each one, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.
Play with these animals words
Short free games with the pictures and French audio above.
Questions
What are the most common French words for animals?
This page lists 12 everyday animals words in French: le chien, le chat, le cheval, la vache, le cochon, la poule, l'oiseau, le poisson, le lapin, la souris, le mouton, le canard. Each one has a picture, its English meaning and an audio clip.
Why does every French noun come with le, la, l' or les?
French nouns are masculine or feminine, and the article shows which. Learning la maison rather than just maison means you remember the gender with the word. L' is used before a vowel sound and les is the plural.
How can I learn animals vocabulary quickly?
Listen to each word and say it aloud, then play the short games below. Seeing the picture, hearing the word and recalling it a day later is what makes it stick.