What is 'tortue' called in English?

'tortue' in English is called "Turtle". Turtle refers to: Reptile lent, protégé par une carapace dure, qui vit sur terre, en eau douce ou dans la mer.

How do you pronounce 'Turtle' and 'tortue'?

Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Turtle' and native French audio speech for 'tortue' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

What is an example sentence for Turtle in French?

English: "The turtle slowly made its way to the pond." | French: "La tortue se dirigea lentement vers l'étang."

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English to French Dictionary

turtle Meaning in French (turtle signification en français)

tortue

tortue in English:turtle

Phonetic:tɔʁty

Plural: turtles

Gender:Féminin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de turtle en français est tortue. (Reptile lent, protégé par une carapace dure, qui vit sur terre, en eau douce ou dans la mer.)

Concept Illustration

Turtle visual illustration - Meaning in French (tortue)

Visual representation of "turtle"

Definitions of Turtle

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noun
tortue
A slow-moving reptile, encased in a hard shell, that lives on land, in fresh water, or in the sea.
Reptile lent, protégé par une carapace dure, qui vit sur terre, en eau douce ou dans la mer.

Example Sentences

casual

“The turtle slowly made its way to the pond.”

La tortue se dirigea lentement vers l'étang.

general

“Many species of sea turtles are endangered.”

De nombreuses espèces de tortues marines sont en danger.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

bâchechélonien

In English:

tortoiseterrapin

Inflected Word Forms

present participleturtling

pluralturtles

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

turtle neckcollocation

A high, close-fitting collar on a garment.

turn turtleidiom

To capsize or overturn, especially of a boat.