bear in French
bear in French is ours, ourse, baissier — bear means a large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.
bear in French
ours
A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.
ourse
A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.
ours
baissier
(finance) An investor who sells commodities, securities, or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices. [1744]
supporter
soutenir
supporter
(now, _, transitive, _, outside certain set patterns such as 'bear with'; formerly also, _, intransitive) To endure or withstand (hardship, scrutiny, etc.); to tolerate; to be patient (with).
supporter
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.
porter
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.
tolérer
(transitive) To afford, to be something to someone, to supply with something.
What does "bear" mean?
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noun A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.
"A grizzly bear wandered along the riverbank looking for salmon."
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noun An investor who expects prices to fall and sells accordingly; used as an adjective for a falling market.
"Bears dominated the stock market during the downturn."
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verb To carry, support, or endure something.
"The old bridge can no longer bear heavy traffic."
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verb To give birth to (a child), or to produce (fruit, etc.).
"She bore three children in five years."
bear in a sentence
- A grizzly bear wandered along the riverbank looking for salmon.
- Polar bears rely almost entirely on seals for food.
- Bears dominated the stock market during the downturn.
- It was a bear market for most of the year.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "bear" in French?
"bear" in French is ours, ourse, baissier. bear means: A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.
How do you use "bear" in a sentence?
Example: "A grizzly bear wandered along the riverbank looking for salmon." In French, "bear" is ours, ourse, baissier.
Are there other ways to say "bear" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "bear": ours, ourse, baissier, supporter, soutenir, porter.
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