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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.
    "Our dog leaves fur all over the sofa when he sheds."
  2. noun Animal pelts used as material for clothing or trim.
    "Many shops now refuse to sell real fur and offer fake fur instead."
  3. noun A chalky mineral deposit that builds up inside kettles, pipes, or boilers from hard water.
    "Descaling the kettle removed the thick fur from the bottom."
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fur in a sentence

  • Our dog leaves fur all over the sofa when he sheds.
  • The cat's fur was soft and glossy after its bath.
  • Many shops now refuse to sell real fur and offer fake fur instead.
  • The hat was made of fur and kept my ears warm.

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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: "Our dog leaves fur all over the sofa when he sheds." 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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