alligator in French
alligator in French is alligator, caïman — alligator means a large reptile with powerful jaws and a broad snout, found mainly in the southeastern United States and China.
alligator in French
alligator
Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.
caïman
Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.
What does "alligator" mean?
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noun A large reptile with powerful jaws and a broad snout, found mainly in the southeastern United States and China.
"An alligator basked motionless on the riverbank."
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alligator in a sentence
- An alligator basked motionless on the riverbank.
- Visitors are warned not to swim in waters known to have alligators.
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What is "alligator" in French?
"alligator" in French is alligator, caïman. alligator means: A large reptile with powerful jaws and a broad snout, found mainly in the southeastern United States and China.
How do you use "alligator" in a sentence?
Example: "An alligator basked motionless on the riverbank." In French, "alligator" is alligator, caïman.
Are there other ways to say "alligator" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "alligator": alligator, caïman.
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