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fur in French

fur in French is pelage, fourrure, panne — fur means the soft, thick hair covering the body of many mammals.

fur in French

pelage
noun
fourrure
noun
panne
noun
fourrer
verb
(transitive) To cover with fur or a fur-like coating.

What does "fur" mean?

  1. noun The soft, thick hair covering the body of many mammals.
    "The cat's fur was soft and glossy after its bath."
  2. noun Animal pelts used as material for clothing or trim.
    "She wore a coat trimmed with fur."
  3. noun A chalky mineral deposit that builds up inside kettles, pipes, or boilers from hard water.
    "Years of hard water had left a layer of fur inside the kettle."
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fur in a sentence

  • The cat's fur was soft and glossy after its bath.
  • Arctic foxes grow thicker fur in winter to stay warm.
  • She wore a coat trimmed with fur.
  • Years of hard water had left a layer of fur inside the kettle.

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What is "fur" in French?

"fur" in French is pelage, fourrure, panne. fur means: The soft, thick hair covering the body of many mammals.

How do you use "fur" in a sentence?

Example: "The cat's fur was soft and glossy after its bath." In French, "fur" is pelage, fourrure, panne.

Are there other ways to say "fur" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "fur": pelage, fourrure, panne, fourrer.

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