chien

le chien, la chienne
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. dog
Mon chien s'appelle Tingo. Luis et moi l'avons adopté dans un refuge. On l'aime tellement !My dog's name is Tingo. Luis and I adopted him from an animal shelter. We love him so much!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
(contemptible person)
a. dog
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
(pejorative)
Ce chien a commencé à tromper sa petite amie dès qu'ils ont commencé à sortir ensemble.That dog started cheating on his girlfriend as soon as they started going out.
a. hammer
Le chien de mon revolver est coincé et mon arme ne fonctionne plus.The hammer on my revolver is jammed, and my gun no longer works.
b. cock
Le bruit que tu entends, c'est celui produit par le chien du pistolet.The noise you hear is the sound of the gun cock.
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