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deer in French

deer in French is cerf, chevreuil — deer means a hoofed, often antlered mammal of the family Cervidae, such as a stag, doe, or elk.

deer in French

cerf
noun
(countable) A ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla, such as the musk deer or mouse deer.
chevreuil
noun
(countable) A ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla, such as the musk deer or mouse deer.

What does "deer" mean?

  1. noun A hoofed, often antlered mammal of the family Cervidae, such as a stag, doe, or elk.
    "We spotted a young deer standing still among the trees."
  2. noun The meat of such an animal; venison.
    "The restaurant serves deer with red cabbage and roast potatoes."
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deer in a sentence

  • We spotted a young deer standing still among the trees.
  • A deer darted across the road at dusk.
  • The restaurant serves deer with red cabbage and roast potatoes.
  • Deer is leaner than beef and has a rich, gamey flavour.

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What is "deer" in French?
"deer" in French is cerf, chevreuil. deer means: A hoofed, often antlered mammal of the family Cervidae, such as a stag, doe, or elk.
How do you use "deer" in a sentence?
Example: "We spotted a young deer standing still among the trees." In French, "deer" is cerf, chevreuil.
Are there other ways to say "deer" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "deer": cerf, chevreuil.
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