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    Chiens (en. Dogs)

    /sjɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Domestic animal, often considered man's best friend.
    Dogs are loyal companions.
    Les chiens sont de fidèles compagnons.
    Breed of canine mammals, domesticated by humans.
    There are many breeds of dogs.
    Il existe de nombreuses races de chiens.
    Member of a pack of dogs.
    The dog barked to gather the other dogs.
    Le chien aboyait pour rassembler les autres chiens.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'canis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a dog in the engine
    To be in a difficult situation.
    avoir un chien dans le moteur
    to be like a dog and a cat
    To be in constant disagreement.
    être comme un chien et un chat
    to get one's ears pulled by a dog
    To receive a reprimand.
    se faire tirer les oreilles par un chien
    a watch dog
    A dog that watches over something.
    un chien de garde

    Related Words

    canine
    Related to dogs or the family of Canids.
    canin
    guide dog
    Dog specially trained to assist a blind or visually impaired person.
    chien guide
    fighting dogs
    Dogs bred and trained to fight.
    chiens de combat

    Slang Meanings

    A dog in the sense of a loyal friend.
    He is like a dog to me, always there.
    Il est comme un chien pour moi, toujours là.
    Pejorative expression to refer to an unpleasant person.
    That man is a real dog.
    Cet homme est un vrai chien.