Chats (en. Cats)

[ʃa]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Domestic carnivorous animal, friend of humans, often affectionate and playful.

The cat is rubbing against my legs to get my attention.

Le chat se frotte contre mes jambes pour attirer mon attention.

Mammal of the feline family, known for its flexibility and agility.

Cats are excellent mouse hunters.

Les chats sont d'excellents chasseurs de souris.

A cat can be of different breeds, each having its own characteristics.

My friend has a Siamese cat with light blue eyes.

Mon ami a un chat siamois avec des yeux bleu clair.

From the Latin 'cattus', which means cat.

to have a frog in one's throat

Having difficulty speaking, often due to throat irritation.

avoir des chats dans la gorge

to be like a cat in a football game

To feel uncomfortable in a situation.

être comme un chat dans un jeu de foot

to make kitten eyes

To make a cute expression to get something.

faire des yeux de chat potté

kitten

Young cat, often considered cute.

chaton

cattery

Place where cats are raised.

chatterie

Cat that is very cute or precious.

Look at this little cat, it's a real kitten!

Regarde ce petit chat, c'est un vrai chaton !

Used to refer to a friend or a dear person.

Hey, my cat, how's it going?

Hé, mon chat, comment ça va ?