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hound in French

hound in French is chien de chasse, braque, chien courant — hound means a dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.

hound in French

chien de chasse
noun
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
braque
noun
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
chien courant
noun
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
molosse
noun
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.

What does "hound" mean?

  1. noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.
    "The hound picked up the scent and bolted into the woods."
  2. noun A person obsessively devoted to pursuing something (often in compounds).
    "He's a real bargain hound at the flea market."
  3. verb To pursue or harass someone relentlessly.
    "Reporters hounded the actor for a comment outside the courthouse."
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hound in a sentence

  • The hound picked up the scent and bolted into the woods.
  • He's a real bargain hound at the flea market.
  • She's a news hound, always chasing the next scoop.
  • Reporters hounded the actor for a comment outside the courthouse.

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What is "hound" in French?

"hound" in French is chien de chasse, braque, chien courant. hound means: A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.

How do you use "hound" in a sentence?

Example: "The hound picked up the scent and bolted into the woods." In French, "hound" is chien de chasse, braque, chien courant.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "hound": chien de chasse, braque, chien courant, molosse.

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