hippopotame

l'hippopotame
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. hippopotamus
Dès que l'autre mâle s'est approché, l'hippopotame a commencé à charger.As soon as the other male approached, the hippopotamus began to charge.
b. hippo (abbreviation of "hippopotamus")
Les hippopotames se sont baignés dans la boue pour rester au frais.The hippos bathed in the mud to keep cool.
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