cattle in French
cattle in French is bétail, bovins — cattle means domesticated cows and bulls raised for milk, meat, or labor.
cattle in French
bétail
Certain other livestock, such as sheep, pigs or goats. Also rarely applied to horses.
bétail
(pejorative, figuratively) People who resemble domesticated bovine animals in behavior or destiny.
bovins
(pejorative, figuratively) People who resemble domesticated bovine animals in behavior or destiny.
What does "cattle" mean?
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noun Domesticated cows and bulls raised for milk, meat, or labor.
"The farmer led the cattle across the field to the barn for the night."
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noun People treated as an undifferentiated, disposable mass rather than individuals.
"Commuters packed onto the platform like cattle, pushing and shoving to board the train."
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cattle in a sentence
- The farmer led the cattle across the field to the barn for the night.
- Cattle grazed quietly on the green hillside while the rain fell.
- Commuters packed onto the platform like cattle, pushing and shoving to board the train.
- The airline treated its customers like cattle, herding them through the queues without a word.
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What is "cattle" in French?
"cattle" in French is bétail, bovins. cattle means: Domesticated cows and bulls raised for milk, meat, or labor.
How do you use "cattle" in a sentence?
Example: "The farmer led the cattle across the field to the barn for the night." In French, "cattle" is bétail, bovins.
Are there other ways to say "cattle" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cattle": bétail, bovins.
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