Word dog in french

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Women can have dog babies on their own.

Les femmes peuvent avoir leur propre chiot.

It is always accompanied by his faithful dog.

Elle est toujours accompagnée de son fidèle chiot.

Mademoiselle Fifi Zaza reports the loss of puppy dog.

Mademoiselle Fifi Zaza rapporte la perte d’un chiot.

They will find high-quality homemade dog cuisine and comfortable beds.

Ils trouveront de la nourriture maison de qualité et des lits confortables.

Mondioring is a very interesting and exciting form of dog sports.

Le mondioring est un sport canin très intéressant et entraînant.

Adopt a faithful dog companion to fight by your side.

Adoptez un fidèle compagnon canin qui combattra à vos côtés.

The category corresponds to the dog shows’ difficulty level.

La classe correspond au niveau de difficulté des concours canins.

Some people parade their partner like at a dog show.

Certains promenent leur couple comme un caniche de concours.

Packages dog sledding, snowmobile, snowshoeing, fishing available.

Forfaits traîneau, motoneige, raquette et pêche sont disponibles.

Determine if your dog has anemia due to autoimmune disease.

Déterminez si son anémie est causée par une maladie auto-immune.

You may also consider working one-on-one with a certified professional dog trainer.

Vous pourriez aussi envisager de travailler avec un dresseur canin professionnel.

There are two fundamental groups of dog parasites; internals and externals.

Il existe deux groupes fondamentaux de parasites canins; internes et externes.

It is also recommended by many dog trainers and training organisations.

Il est aussi recommandé par de nombreux dresseurs et organisations de dressage.

He then beat the dog viciously with multiple implements.

Il l’a ensuite battu violemment avec plusieurs objets.

This makes the dog sport a common positive experience.

Cela fait du sport canin une expérience positive commune.

The work of finding a suitable dog then begins.

Alors commence la recherche d’un animal approprié.

Dedicated to dog grooming with 15 years experience.

Dédiés au toilettage canin avec 15 ans d’expérience.

Failed to meet generally accepted practices for dog kennel.

Le chenil ne respectait pas les pratiques généralement acceptées.

We provide professional and standardized reproductive medicine for the dog breeding.

Nous proposons une médecine reproductive professionnelle et standardisée pour l’élevage canin.

Practical bags to pick up cat and dog waste.

Sacs pratiques pour ramasser les déchets canins.

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There’s a lot to be said about dogs in French. First of all, the French love their dogs, and it’s quite common to have a dog in France.

So first, let’s see how we say dog in French.

1 – What’s the French Word for Dog?

There are 2 French words for dog:

1. Le chien – is French for male dog
2. la chienne – is French for female dog

2 – Synonyms for Dog in French

The common synonym for a dog in French is “un toutou”.

In French slang, we also call a dog “un clebs”, “un clébard”, “un roquet”, “un cabot” but all these are derogative.

3 – How do you Say Puppy in French?

The French word for puppy is “un chiot”. It is always used in the masculine – le, un chiot – even for a female puppy.

“Les chiottes” feminine plural is a slang word for toilet in French !!

4 – French Dog Vocabulary

Now let’s study the French dog related vocabulary.

1. Le chien – male dog
2. la chienne – female dog
3. le chiot – puppy, always masculine
4. Une race de chien = a dog breed (I understand saying race in English doesn’t sound correct but it is the word we use for breed in French)
5. Un éleveur = a breeder
6. La truffe = the dog’s nose
7. Le museau = the nose
8. L’encolure (f) = the dog’s neck
9. Le dos = the back
10. La queue = the tail
11. Les pattes = the paws
12. Le garrot = the withers
13. Des croquettes (f) = dog dry food
14. De la nourriture pour chien = dog food
15. Une promenade = a walk
16. Un chien guide = a guide dog
17. Un chien d’assistance = service dog

Chapter 10 of my bilingual French audiobook novel À Moi Paris L6 features a story about dogs. The dialogue is recorded at 2 levels of enunciation: traditional French and modern spoken French.

5 – 🎾 French Dog Tools & Toys

1. Une laisse = a leash
2. Un harnais = a harness
3. Un collier de chien = a dog collar
4. Une caisse/ une cage de transport = a dog crate
5. Une carpette = a dog rug
6. Un panier = a dog bed
7. Un tapis = a carpet
8. Un jouet = a toy
9. Un jouet à mâcher = chew toy
10. Une balle = a ball

6 – French Dog Verbs

1. Aboyer – to bark
2. Hurler – to howl
3. Grogner – to growl
4. Gémir – to whine – cry
5. Mordre – to bite
6. Lécher – to lick

7 – French Dog Actions

1. Un aboiement – a bark
2. Un hurlement – howling
3. Un grognement – growl
4. Un gémissement – whining, crying
5. Une morsure – a bite
6. Une griffure – a scratch

8 – What Does a French dog Say?

French dogs say “ouaf-ouaf” .

Now you know how your dog speaks in French – but do you know how to speak to him/her. Here is how to speak to your dog in French

9 – How to Speak to a dog in French?

Here are some common French dog training commands.

1. Assis ! = Sit!
2. Couché ! = Down!
3. Reste ! = Stay!
4. Pas bouger ! = Stand still!
5. Au pied ! = Heel!
6. Viens ici ! = Come here!
7. Debout ! = Stand!
8. Rapporte ! = Fetch!
9. Saute ! = Jump!
10. Donne ! = Let go!
11. Aboie ! = Speak/Bark!
12. Dehors ! = Go outside!
13. Rentre ! = Go inside!
14. Pas toucher ! = Leave it!
15. Va ! = Go Ahead!
16. Arrête ! = Stop!
17. Cherche ! = Search!
18. Attaque ! = Attack!
19. Donne la patte ! = Shake a paw!
20. Attends ! = Wait!

Un grand merci to French immersion teacher Eliane for providing me with this list. Read her bilingual French story – how I trained my French dog.

10 – Dog Breed Names in French

Unfortunately, I cannot list all the dog breeds and translate them to French.

Most of the time though, the breed names are quite similar between French and English.

So when you don’t know, I’d say put a French accent to it and give it a try!!

I’m going to list here the names of the French dog breeds which differ from the English dog breeds.

1. Le caniche – poodle
2. Le berger allemand – German shepperd
3. Le teckel – dachshund
4. Le labrador – labrador retriever (we never call them just “retriever” in French)
5. Le Golden – Golden retreiver
6. Le bichon – maltesse
7. Le carlin – pug
8. Le cocker – cocker spaniel
9. Le yorkshire – yorkshire terrier
10. le basset – basset hound
11. le bulldog français – French bulldog!

For all the French dog breeds, I’ll direct you to wikipedia!

11 – French Dog Names

Common classic French dog names include Rex, Médor, Rintintin, Sultan, Fido, Mirza (f), Lassie (f)…

Check out my article about the most famous French pet names.

12 – French Pet Naming Tradition

Did you know there is a tradition in France to name your pet? Each year corresponds to a letter, so you are supposed to name your dog/ cat a name starting with that letter. For example, pets born in 2017 should have a name which starts with an N.

This pet naming tradition comes from naming pure breed pets, but has extended to naming any pet.

13 – Expressions With Dog in French

Here are 9 very common French idiomatic expressions about dogs.

To arrive like a dog in a bowling game

Arriver comme un chien dans un jeu de quille
Meaning: To turn up at a very bad time (= bad timing)

To have some “dog”

Avoir du chien
Meaning: To be attractive, to have a lot of charm. Used mainly for women

To have a dog’s personality

Avoir un caractère de chien
Meaning: to have a bad attitude, to be ill tempered

To have a dog’s pain (to do something)

Avoir un mal de chien (à faire quelque chose)
Meaning: To be in a lot of pain OR to find doing something very difficult

To sleep like a gun’s hammer ​

Dormir en chien de fusil
Meaning: To sleep in a fetal position, curled up in a ball​

To be in a dog’s mood

Être d’une humeur de chien
Meaning: To be in a very bad mood

In the name of a dog!

Nom d’un chien!
Meaning: OMG

To treat someone like a dog

Traiter quelqu’un comme un chien
Meaning: To treat them badly, physically or emotionally

To look at each other like china dog statues

Se regarder en chien de faïence
Meaning: To look at each other in a coiled, aggressive way​

14 – Beginner French Listening Practice – Dogs

Now it’s time to use some of this vocabulary in context. My daughter Leyla and I, we love Minecraft… So we both did French listening practice videos featuring Minecraft!

Here is the one Leyla did about French dogs (and French cats)

Bonjour, c’est Leyla, and welcome to French Today !

Today, I’m going to tell you about cats and dogs in French: here is the French transcript and the English translation of my video: scroll down to play it and learn the correct French pronunciation of all these words!

French Pets Vocabulary

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Les chiens et les chats sont des animaux de compagnie.

Dogs and cats are pets.

In the first part of this video, Leyla talks about cats in French – the horror!! I’ll let you follow the link to my article about “les chats” for the transcript.

Dog in French = Le Chien, La Chienne

Et maintenant, on va voir les chiens.

And now we’ll see the dogs.

On a beaucoup de noms familiers pour “un chien” : “un toutou, un clébard, un roquet, un cabot”. Ils ne sont pas toujours gentils…

We have many familiar names for “a dog”: … They are not always nice …

Mon chien ici s’appelle Rintintin.

My dog is called here Rintintin.

Une dame chien s’appelle “une chienne”.
Celle-ci s’appelle Lassie.

A female dog is called a bitch.
This one is called Lassie.

Lassie et Rintintin sont des noms de chiens traditionnels en France. Ils viennent de séries de télévision.

Lassie and Rintintin are traditional dog names in France. They come from television series.

Et un bébé chien s’appelle “un chiot”. Oh, il est mignon !

Baby and a dog called “a puppy”. Oh, he’s cute!

Les chiens aboient souvent. En français, ils vont faire “ouaf ouaf”.
Et s’ils voient un chat, ils vont grogner, c’est certain !
S’ils sont tristes, ils vont gémir: on dit aussi qu’ils pleurent mais ce n’est pas vraiment correct.
Quand leur maître part, ils hurlent parfois.
Et bien sûr, les gentils chiens ne mordent pas !

Dogs often bark. In French, they will do “woof woof”.
And if they see a cat, they will growl, that’s for sure!
If they are sad, they will moan: we also say they cry but it is not really correct.
When their master leaves, they howl sometimes.
And of course, friendly dogs don’t bite!

Et vous ? Est-ce que vous avez un animal de compagnie ? Si oui, comment s’appelle-t-il ?

And you ? Do you have a pet? If so, how is it called?

Voilà, c’est tout pour aujourd’hui.

Here you go, that’s all for today.

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15 – Intermediate French Practice – Dogs and Wolves

What an adventure! In episode 8 of my learn French with Minecraft video series, I’m going on a boat ride hoping to find wolves to tame into dogs. But things don’t go quite as planned!! LOL!! 

Here is my article on how to learn French with Minecraft with all the episodes and tips on how to turn the French and English subtitles on/off, and how to best study French with my video series.

Est-ce que vous avez un animal de compagnie ? Si oui, comment s’appelle-t-il/elle ? Quand j’étais petite, ma chienne s’appelait Mirabelle. Et puis, en tant qu’adulte, j’ai eu deux chiens: Zip et Pixel (ci-dessous).

Do you have/had a pet? If so, what is his/her name ? When I was little, my dog’s name was Mirabelle. Then, as a grown up, I had two dogs: Zip and Pixel (under).

Whether you’re a dog person or not, learning how to say dog in French is an important word to learn in this dog-loving culture. The French not only love dogs, but they are one of the top ten countries with the most dogs worldwide.

Yet, learning how to say dog in French is just one piece of the dog culture in France. From learning French dog names to dog-related idioms to the French’s unique tradition of how they name their dogs, you’ll learn a lot more than French dog-related vocabulary today. 

Become an expert in French cat vocabulary and phrases. Miaou, miaou!

How to Say Dog in French

First, before we dive into the fun stuff, let’s get into the main reason why you might be here. You likely want to learn how to say dog in French. 

So to begin with, the most common translation of dog in French is “chien.” But just like many other French nouns, nouns that refer to animals usually have male and female versions. 

Female Dog vs. Male Dog in French

Likewise, the word dog in French also has both a male and female version. 

Chien means male dog in French, while chienne means female dog in French. But, if you’re talking about a dog in general, you’ll use the male form, chien. 

Dog in French as an Insult

In English, we also have a feminine word for dog. But this word is used more as an insult toward women. 

At the same time, in French, the word dog can also be used as an insult—but both for men and women. To call a man a chien or a woman a chienne means that they are sexually promiscuous. 

Other French Translations of Dog in French

Besides chien and chienne there are a few other translations of dog in French. 

• Canine – canidé
• Molosse – big breed of dog
• Roquet – small breed of dog

Slang Words for Dog in French

Unsurprisingly there are a lot of slang words for dog in French as well. The French love a good slang word, especially for their beloved companions, so let’s look at a few. 

Iench

First up is iench. If you’ve learned a little bit about verlan (a very unique form of French slang), you might notice this word is chien backwards. 

The french simply took the first part of the word “ch” and flipped it with the last part of the word “ien” to create iench. Generally, you’ll mostly hear younger French speakers using this word for dog.

Toutou

Toutou is another French slang word for dog that is mostly used among children. The French use it similarly to how we might use “doggy.” 

Finally, a few more slang words for dog in French include:

• Cabot
• Clébard
• Clebs

Idioms That Use the Word “Dog” in French

Besides slang words in French, there are other idiomatic expressions that use the word dog in French. In English, we have idioms like “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” and French natives similarly use certain expressions that contain the word dog in French. 

For example, here are some of the most common: 

Arriver comme un chien dans un jeu de quilles

• Direct translation: To arrive like a dog in a game of Mölkky
• Meaning: To arrive like a bull in a china shop

Avoir du chien

• Direct translation: To have some dog
• Meaning: To be hot/attractive

Avoir un mal de chien

• Direct translation: To have a bad of dog
• Meaning: To be sick as a dog

Avoir un mal de chien à faire

• Direct translation: To have a bad of dog to do
• Meaning: To have a heck of time doing something (negative)

Couché en chien de fusil 

• Direct translation: To be laid down like a hammer (of a gun)
• Meaning: Fetal position 

Être comme chien et chat

• Direct translation: To be like dog and cat
• Meaning: Fight like cats and dogs

Entre chien et loup

• Direct translation: Between dog and wolf
• Meaning: At twilight/at dusk

Être d’une humeur de chien

• Direct translation: To be in a dog’s mood
• Meaning: To be in a foul mood

Il fait un temps de chien.

• Direct translation: The weather is the dog’s. 
• Meaning: The weather is dreadful. 

Yeux de chien battu

• Direct translation: Eyes of a defeated dog. 
• Meaning: Puppy-dog eyes

Famous French Tongue-Twister Containing the word Dog in French

Before we finish up with French idioms that contain the word dog, I thought it would be fun to share one of the most famous French tongue twisters.

The French call tongue twisters virelangues or turn-tongues. Here it is:

Un chasseur sachant chasser doit savoir chasser sans son chien.

Meaning: A hunter who knows how to hunt should know how to hunt without his dog. 

If you can say this phrase three times fast, you’re definitely on your way to being a French expert! And if you’re not sure how to pronounce it, here is a great YouTube video, where a French news channel talks about French tongue twisters like this one.

Common English Idioms That Use the Word “Dog” and Their Translations in French

Now that we’ve talked about those French idioms containing dog, let’s talk about some common English idioms that use the word dog. 

Although for the most part dog will translate to chien in French, this isn’t always true—especially when it comes to English idioms.

For example, the word “dog” in the English Idiom “how to teach an old dog new tricks,” doesn’t translate to chien. This is because the French just have a completely different phrase with a similar sense.

Keep reading to learn more.

How to Say Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks in French

One of the most common English phrases that contain “dog” is the idiom “you can’t teach a dog new tricks.” In French, the same idiom exists, but you don’t use the same vocabulary.

Instead of using the word dog, the French use the word horse. 

On ne transforme pas un bourrin en cheval de course.

This French phrase translates to “We don’t turn an old horse into a racehorse.” 

How to Say Dog-Eat-Dog in French

Consequently, here is another common English idiom where the word “dog” doesn’t translate directly into French. The French version of this is:

L’homme est un loup pour l’homme. 

This French phrase translates to “Man is a wolf for man,” which means that man is a danger to his own kind just like dog-eat-dog. 

Key Dog-Related Phrases in French

Voila ! Finally, we’ve made it through all of the English and French dog-related idioms. And now it’s time to get into some key dog-related phrases in French. Whether you’re a huge dog-lover and want to learn how to talk about your own dog in French or just discuss dog-related subjects, these will come in handy. 

How to Say “I have a dog” in French

• J’ai un chien. 

How to Say “Little dog” in French

• Un petit chien. 

How to Say “Can I Pet Your Dog?” in French

• Est-ce que je peux caresser votre chien ? (formal)
• Est-ce que je peux caresser ton chien ? (informal)

How to Say “Beware of Dog” in French

• Attention aux chien 

How to Say “Dog Lover” in French

• Quelqu’un qui aime les chiens. 

How to Say “Dog Sitter” in French

• Personne qui s’occupe de chiens. 

Pet Culture in France vs. the USA

As you’ve seen, when it comes to language, there are more than a few differences between dog in English and dog in French. But the pet culture in France is also different than it is in English-speaking countries, like the United States. 

The first thing I noticed when I moved to France was the size of the dogs. I saw way fewer labradors and Bernese mountain dogs. And I saw way more Yorkies and terriers. 

In general, the French live in smaller houses and apartments than we do in the United States. This means they do not have the same space for large dog breeds. 

You’ll still find families with large dog breeds and some large dog breeds are some of the most popular dog breeds in France. But, I found, in general, there were more small dog breeds than in the USA.

Other common differences between dog culture in France vs. the US:

• Vets tend to be cheaper and more accessible.
• There are more dog-friendly public places.
• Less food selection. In the USA there are many healthy treats, raw food, and specialty food options for dogs. But in France, there aren’t as many dog food brands—especially ones that don’t contain lots of grain and corn. 
• Less common to pick up dog poop. The French certainly do pick up their dog’s poop. But, you are much more likely to find piles of dog poop in France than you will in the USA. This is because a good chunk of French people don’t bother to pick up their dog’s merde. 

Common Dog-Related Words in French

• Un Collier pour chien – dog collar
• Un Panier pour chien – dog bed
• Une Friandise pour chien or un récompense – dog treat
• Un Chiot – puppy 
• Une Médaille (pour chien) – dog tag
• Une Muselière – muzzle (restraint on dog)
• Un Museau – muzzle (dog’s snout)
• Une Patte – Paw
• Les Moustaches – whiskers
• Une laisse – leash
• Dresser un chien – to train a dog

Dog Commands in French

And speaking of dog training, let’s chat a little bit about dog commands. If you’re looking to train your dog in French, there are a few important words to know. Just like in English, French dogs often learn to sit, roll over, and fetch, so here’s everything you (and your dog!) should know. 

• Assis – sit
• Au pied – come right to your feet
• Viens ici – come
• Pas bouger – stay 
• Couché – lie down
• Stop/Halte – stop 
• Laisse/Pas Toucher – leave it 
• Lâche – drop it 
• Donne la patte – give paw
• Tape m’en cinq – give me five
• Bon chien – good dog
• Méchant chien – bad dog
• Va chercher – fetch 
• Fait une roulade – roll over

French Animal Sounds: What Does a Dog Say in French?

Even though we know that the French language has different words for almost every English word, something we don’t think about as often is their onomatopoeias for animal sounds. From cows to birds, almost every animal sound is mimicked by a different word than it is in English. 

For example, in English, a dog says “Woof, woof,” “Ruff, ruff,” or “Bow, wow.”

In French, the dog says, “Wouf, wouf.” While this looks a lot like “Woof, woof,” it’s pronounced more like wowf, wowf. 

French Dog Names + The Unique French Dog-Naming Tradition

You’ve learned how to dog about dogs in French, how to shop for dogs in French, and even how to make a noise like a dog in French. Now, it’s time for the fun part. Let’s talk about French dog names!

In English, we have popular dog names like “Daisy,” “Sadie,” and “Max.” In French, the ten most popular dog names are:

• Snoopy
• Médor
• Lucky
• Sally
• Luna
• Chipie
• Rocky
• Roxane
• Max
• Princesse

But, something interesting about dog names in France is that there is a tradition that helps owners decide what to name their dogs. Each year, there is a different letter, which the French use to inspire their dogs’ names.

For example, in 2022, the letter of the year is T, which means dog owners might choose names like Tina, Tartine, or Tyson. This isn’t mandatory, but many French families choose to name their puppies with a name that starts with the letter of the year.

Common French Dog Breed Names

And finally, another thing you might not have thought about when it comes to learning about the word dog in French is that it’s not just the dogs that have different names. Dog breeds in French also have different names.

Not every single dog breed has its own translation, but many of the most popular do. So here are a few of the most common dog breeds with a French name and their French translation: 

• ​Berger Australien – Australien Shepherd 
• Berger Belge – Belgian Shepherd
• Berger Allemand – German Shepherd
• Bouledogue Français – French Bulldog
• Setter Anglais – English Setter
• Épagneul Breton – Brittany
• ​Teckel – Dachshund
• Bouvier Bernois – Bernese Mountain Dog
• Caniche – Poodle
• Carlin – Pug
• Bichon Maltais – Maltese

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1. chien

Chien méchant !

Jour après jour, le chien était assis en attendant son maître face à la station.

Tu ne dois pas être effrayé par le chien, il est tout à fait inoffensif.

Pour détecter de la drogue ou des explosifs cachés, aucune technologie ne peut rivaliser avec le nez d’un chien.

L’Amérique est un gros chien amical dans une toute petite pièce. Chaque fois qu’il remue la queue, il fait tomber une chaise.

Un chat va oublier qu’on s’est occupé de lui pendant trois ans en trois jours, alors qu’un chien se souviendra qu’on l’a nourri trois jours pendant trois ans.

La statue d’Hachiko, le chien fidèle, se dresse devant la gare de Shibuya.

Le cerbère est un chien à trois têtes qui crache du feu.

C’est un chien qui rencontre un crocodile. Le crocodile dit au chien : — Salut, sac à puces ! Et le chien lui répond : — Salut, sac à main !

Une semaine avant de mourir, elle changea son testament et légua la totalité de sa fortune à son chien Poum.

Sophie aimait les bêtes : elle avait déjà eu un poulet, un écureuil, un chat, un âne ; sa maman ne voulait pas lui donner un chien, de peur qu’il ne devînt enragé, ce qui arrive assez souvent.

Étant extrêmement intelligent et tranquille, ce chien est pour moi un bon ami.

Si vous êtes mordu par un chien enragé, vous aurez besoin d’une injection anti-tétanique.

French word «dog»(chien) occurs in sets:

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2. le chien

French word «dog»(le chien) occurs in sets:

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Choses – Things

Principales traductions Anglais Français dog n (pet: canine) (dogue) chien nm   She got a dog for Christmas.   Elle a eu un chien pour Noël. dog n (species: canis familiaris) chien nm   There are many different breeds of dog.   Il y a de nombreuses races de chiens différentes. dog n (animal: canine) canidé nm   Wolves, coyotes and dingoes are all dogs.   Les loups, les coyotes et les dingos sont tous des canidés.

Traductions supplémentaires Anglais Français dog n slang, figurative, pejorative (contemptible person) (familier, péjoratif : personne) chien nm   I’ll get you back for that, you dog!   Je me vengerai, sale chien ! dog n US, slang, figurative (male friend) (figuré) frère nm   So how are you doing, you old dog!   Alors comment vas-tu, vieux frère ? dog n slang, figurative, pejorative (unattractive woman) (familier, péjoratif : femme laide) thon nm   I wouldn’t go out with her. She’s a dog!   Je ne sortirais pas avec elle. C’est un thon ! dog n US, slang, figurative (object: worthless) (familier) pourri adj   That car of yours is a dog!   Ta caisse est pourrie ! dog n US, slang, figurative (failure) échec nm    (familier) flop nm   His latest film was a dog.   Son dernier film a été un échec.   Son dernier film a fait un flop (or: a été un flop). dog n (mechanics: piece of locking mechanism) cliquet nm   When the dog engages, the gear is locked. DOG n UK, NZ, acronym (digital on-screen graphic) (Télévision) logo, logo incrusté nm dog [sth]⇒ vtr (chase with hounds) lâcher les chiens sur loc v + prép   They dogged the fox through the woods.   Ils ont lâché les chiens sur le renard à travers les bois. dog [sb]⇒ vtr figurative, informal, often passive (trouble) tracasser⇒ vtr   The problem has been dogging me for days.   Cela fait plusieurs jours que ce problème me tracasse. dog [sb] vtr informal, figurative (follow) (suivre) filer⇒ vtr   They dogged him all the way home.   Ils l’ont filé jusque chez lui.

Formes composées
dog Anglais Français Bernese mountain dog n (Swiss dog breed) (race de chien) bouvier bernois nm Beware of the dog expr written (on sign: dangerous dog lives here) (pancarte) Attention au chien expr bird dog n (retriever: used in hunting) chien d’arrêt nm bird dog n US, informal (dog: pointer, setter) chien d’arrêt nm     chien de gibier à plume nm bird-dog⇒ vi US, informal (investigate) enquêter⇒ vi bird-dog [sb/sth]⇒ vtr US, informal (investigate) traquer⇒ vtr bird-dog [sb/sth] vtr US, informal (seek out) chercher⇒ vtr black dog n figurative (depression) (figuré) cafard nm     dépression nf cattle dog n (dog that herds cows) chien de troupeau nm chili dog n US (frankfurter with chili con carne) (plat américain) chili dog nm     hot dog avec du chili con carne nm chum salmon,
chum,
dog salmon,
keta salmon n (fish) saumon kéta nm corn dog n US (battered sausage) (plat américain) corn dog nm    (Can) pogo nm     saucisse frite sur un bâtonnet, beignet de saucisse sur bâtonnet nf dachshund n German (short-legged dog) teckel nm   Nina loves dogs and has three dachshunds and one pug.   Nina adore les chiens et a trois teckels et un carlin. dingo,
wild dog n (Australian wild dog) (chien sauvage) dingo nm   The area has seen an increase in the number of attacks by dingoes.   Cette région a vu une augmentation du nombre d’attaques de dingo. dog and pony show n informal, figurative, pejorative (event: to gain support) (figuré) cinéma, cirque, numéro, baratin nm dog bed n (basket for canine) panier pour chien nm    (d’un chien précis) panier du chien nm    (d’un chien précis) corbeille du chien nf   Il faut que j’achète un panier pour chien parce que l’on va bientôt avoir un chiot.   J’ai retrouvé ma chaussure dans le panier du chien. dog biscuit n (biscuit for dogs) (sucré) biscuit pour chien nm   Quand mon chien est sage, je lui donne un biscuit pour chien.    (salé) croquette, croquette pour chien nf   Je donne des croquettes à mon chien, mais lui, ce qu’il préfère, c’est la bonne viande rouge. dog box n AU (train compartment) niche nf dog clutch n (vehicle engine mechanism) embrayage à griffes, embrayage à crabots nm dog collar n (band worn around a dog’s neck) collier pour chien, collier de chien nm   Her poodle has a dog collar with real diamonds in it! dog collar n figurative (clergyman’s collar) (Religion) col romain nm   He only wore his dog collar when acting in a clerical capacity. dog days npl (hot summer period) (météo) canicule nf   The dog days of summer were dangerous times as tempers were easily provoked. dog eat dog,
dog-eat-dog adj figurative (merciless, fierce) l’homme est un loup pour l’homme expr     chacun pour soi expr Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun   It’s dog eat dog in the music business. It’s a dog-eat-dog world; you have to be tough to succeed.   L’homme est un loup pour l’homme : il faut être dur pour réussir.   C’est chacun pour soi dans l’industrie de la musique. dog fennel (botany) camomille puante nf dog flea n often plural (parasite: lives on dogs) puce du chien nf dog food n (processed food product for dogs) nourriture pour chien nf     aliments pour chien nmpl    (familier) bouffe pour chien nf   I’m going to try a different brand of dog food to see if he’ll eat that.   Je vais essayer une marque différente de nourriture pour chien pour voir s’il la mangera. dog groomer n (person who tends dogs’ coats) toiletteur pour chiens, toiletteuse pour chiens nm, nf dog in the manger n figurative (person: mean) (familier) empêcheur de tourner en rond, empêcheuse de tourner en rond nm, nf     mesquin adj    (proverbe, vieilli) être comme le chien du jardinier loc v   You have lost interest in her but you won’t let your brother ask her out, aren’t you being a bit of a dog in the manger? dog-in-the-manger adj figurative (mean spirited) (familier) empêcheur de tourner en rond, empêcheuse de tourner en rond nm     mesquin adj Note: Hyphens are used when the term is an adjective dog kennel n (temporary housing for dogs) chenil nm     pension canine, pension pour chien nf dog leash,
also UK: dog lead n (lead for a canine) laisse nf   As Jack was always running off with other dogs, we have to put him on a dog leash when we take him for a walk now.   Comme Jack a pour habitude de toujours partir avec d’autres chiens, nous devons le mettre en laisse pour le promener maintenant. dog license (US),
dog licence (UK) n (permit to own a dog) permis de détenir un chien nm Note: En France, il ne faut pas de permis pour posséder un chien, sauf pour des chiens dits dangereux. Ce permis s’appelle en France «permis de détention d’un chien susceptible d’être dangereux». dog lover n (person who likes dogs) qui aime les chiens loc adj   Amanda has five wonderful huskies and is a true dog lover.   Amanda a cinq magnifiques huskies : on peut dire qu’elle aime les chiens ! dog owner n (person who owns one or more dogs) propriétaire de chien nmf   Dog owners are requested not to allow their animals to foul the park. dog paddle (US,
AU),
doggy paddle (UK) n (simple swimming stroke) nage du petit chien nf dog-paddle (US,
AU),
doggy-paddle (UK) vi (swim using paddle stroke) nager comme un petit chien loc v dog pound n (shelter for stray dogs) (pour animaux) fourrière nf dog rose,
dog-rose n (flowering plant, wild rose) rosier des chiens nm     églantier nm dog shelter n (rescue home for canines) refuge pour animaux nm    (France : Société Protectrice des Animaux) SPA nf   We got our pet from the local dog shelter and he has become a part of our family.   Nous avons adopté notre chien à la SPA du coin et il fait maintenant partie de la famille. dog show n (competition involving dogs) concours canin nm dog sitter,
dogsitter n (takes care of [sb]‘s dog) personne qui s’occupe de chiens nmf dog sitting n (minding [sb] else’s pet dog) garder des chiens loc v dog sled n (sledge pulled by huskies) traîneau, traîneau à chiens nm dog tag n (dog’s identification tag) médaille (pour chien) nf   According to the dog tag his name’s Mephistopheles.   D’après sa médaille, le chien s’appelle Méphistophélès. dog tag n figurative (soldier’s identification tag) plaque d’identité nf   Soldiers on secret operations have to remove their dog tags. dog tired,
dog-tired adj slang (person: exhausted) épuisé, éreinté adj    (familier) crevé, claqué, lessivé, vanné adj     mort de fatigue adj   I worked 12 hours today and I’m dog tired.   J’ai travaillé 12 heures aujourd’hui et je suis épuisé. dog town n US (prairie dog colony) colonie de chiens de prairie nf dog town n US, slang (city for test runs of a play) ville test, ville à essai, ville décor nf dog track n (racing circuit for dogs) cynodrome nm dog track n (dog’s paw print) trace de patte de chien nf   You should have left him outside — now there are dog tracks all over my nice clean floor!   Tu n’aurais pas dû faire rentrer le chien : regarde maintenant, il y a des traces de pattes partout sur mon sol tout propre ! dog trainer n (teaches dogs good behavior) maître-chien nm     dresseur de chien, dresseuse de chien nm, nf dog trainer n (trains dogs for a role) maître-chien nm   I’ve always admired the patience shown by dog trainers. dog training n (behavior training for dogs) éducation canine nf dog walker,
dogwalker n (person walking a dog) promeneur de chiens, promeneuse de chiens nm, nf dog walker,
dogwalker n (person employed to walk dogs) promeneur de chiens, promeneuse de chiens nm, nf dog whistle n (whistle audible only to dogs) sifflet à ultrason, sifflet à ultrason pour chiensnm dog whistle n figurative (politics: coded language) (Politique) message codé, message subliminal nm dog-whistle n as adj figurative (politics: using coded language) (Politique) codé, subliminal adj dog-catcher n ([sb] who captures stray dogs) (pour la capture des chiens errants) agent de la fourrière nm dog-day cicada,
harvest fly n (insect) cigale caniculaire nf dog-ear n figurative, informal (turned-down page corner) (coin de page) corne nf dog-ear [sth]⇒ vtr informal (page: turn down corner) (un livre) corner⇒ vtr     faire une corne à un livre loc v dog-eared adj (page: folded corner) (page) écorné, corné adj   Several pages of the catalog were dog-eared.   Plusieurs pages du catalogue étaient écornées. dog-end n UK, informal (cigarette end) mégot, mégot de cigarette nm dog-sit⇒ vi (mind [sb] else’s pet dog) garder des chiens, garder le chien de [qqn] loc v     s’occuper de chiens, s’occuper du chien de [qqn], s’occuper des chiens de [qqn] loc v the dog’s bollocks,
the mutt’s nuts npl UK, vulgar, figurative, slang (top quality, the best) (familier, jeune) déchirer⇒, déchirer grave vi    (familier) être mortel, être mortelle vi + adj dog’s dinner,
dog’s breakfast n UK, figurative, slang (mess, failure) (familier) foutoir nm a dog’s life n figurative (miserable existence) une vie de chien nf dogcatcher,
dog catcher,
dog-catcher n mainly US (person who rounds up stray dogs) (pour la capture des chiens errants) agent de la fourrière nm doghouse n (kennel for a dog) (pour un seul chien) niche nf    (pour plusieurs chiens) chenil nm   Gwen built a doghouse for her new puppy to sleep in.   Gwen a construit une niche pour que son nouveau chiot puisse y dormir. doglike,
dog-like adj (resembling a dog) (apparence) qui ressemble à un chien, ressemblant à un chien loc adj    (caractère) de chien loc adj dogsled,
dog sled n (sled pulled by huskies) traîneau à chiens nm     luge tirée par des chiens nf   People living in remote areas of the Arctic sometimes use dogsleds to travel long distances.   Les personnes qui vivent dans les zones reculées de l’Arctique utilisent parfois des traîneaux à chiens pour parcourir de longues distances. downward dog n (yoga position) (Yoga) posture du chien tête en bas nf Every dog has his day,
Every dog has its day expr figurative (everyone will succeed) La roue tourne expr feed dog,
feed-dog n (sewing machine mechanism) (de machine à coudre) griffe, griffe d’entraînement nf game dog n (for hunting) chien de chasse nm   Hounds and setters make some of the best game dogs.   Les chiens courants et les setters comptent parmi les meilleurs chiens de chasse. give a dog a bad name and hang him expr (a bad reputation is hurtful) Qui veut noyer son chien l’accuse de la rage. expr good dog interj (used to praise a canine) bon chien interj   Bon chien ! dit l’homme en caressant la tête de son chien qui lui avait amené son journal et ses pantoufles.    (enfantin ou affectif) bon toutou interj   Bon toutou ! dit l’enfant au chien qui lui ramenait sa balle. groomer n (person who tends dogs’ coats) toiletteur, toiletteuse nm, nf   We’re taking our dog to the groomer today for a flea bath. guard dog n (watch dog) chien de garde nm   German shepherds make excellent guard dogs.   Les bergers allemands font d’excellents chiens de garde. guide dog,
also US: seeing-eye dog n (blind person’s assistance dog) (courant) chien d’aveugle nm    (plus correct) chien guide d’aveugle nm   Labradors have traditionally been used as guide dogs.   On utilise souvent les labradors comme chiens d’aveugle. gun dog n (trained dog) chien de chasse nm hair of the dog n figurative, informal (alcohol drunk to cure a hangover) soigner le mal par le mal expr     boire de l’alcool pour soigner une gueule de bois loc v hearing dog,
hearing-ear dog n (canine: assists a deaf person) chien-guide pour les sourds et les malentendants nm hot dog n (frankfurter sausage in a bun) (anglicisme) hot dog nm    (Can, plus rare) chien-chaud nm   A hot dog and a soda is a classic American meal.   Un hot dog et un soda constituent un repas américain classique. hot dog n (frankfurter sausage) saucisse nf   I ate the hot dog but left the bun.   J’ai mangé ma saucisse mais j’ai laissé le pain. hot dog n US, informal (person who does stunts to attract attention) m’as-tu-vu nmf inv    (familier) frimeur, frimeuse nm, nf    (familier) faire son show loc v   See that guy on crutches; yesterday he was the biggest hot dog on the slopes.   Tu vois le mec en béquilles là-bas : eh bien, tu aurais vu le m’as-tu-vu que c’était hier sur les pistes.   Tu vois le mec en béquilles là-bas : c’est lui qui faisait son show hier sur les skis. Hot dog! interj US, slang (enthusiasm, pleasure) (familier) Purée ! interj   Hot dog! You’re looking good! hot-dog⇒ vi US, informal (sports: do a spectacular maneuver) (Sports) faire des acrobaties loc v    (familier) faire son show loc v   Look at those skiers hot-dogging!   Regarde ces skieurs qui font leur show ! hot-dog n as adj US, informal (skillful, esp. in sports) doué adj    (familier) qui gère adj   Ben is a hot-dog surfer.   Ben est un surfeur qui gère. hot-dog bun,
hot dog bun n (long bread roll) pain à hot-dog nm hot-dog stand,
hot dog stand n (kiosk or counter selling hot dogs) stand de hot dogs nm   Whenever I pass through Chicago, I try to stop at a hot-dog stand to pick up lunch.     at a hot-dog stand : chez un vendeur de hot dogs hound dog,
hound-dog n (type of dog) chien de chasse nm hound dog,
hound-dog n US (type of missile) (anglicisme) hound dog nm     missile de croisière supersonique à turboréacteur nm house dog n (domestic canine, pet dog) chien domestique nm   One of the best house dogs, in the opinion of some people, is the poodle. hunting dog n (retriever, gun dog) chien de chasse nm   When you go out to shoot rabbits, you need to take a hunting dog to retrieve them. in a dog’s age,
for a dog’s age adv figurative, informal, US (for a long time) depuis longtemps loc adv    (un peu familier) depuis une éternité loc adv    (familier) depuis belle lurette loc adv