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lemur in French

lemur in French is lémur, lémurien — lemur means a tree-dwelling primate native to Madagascar, known for large eyes and, in some species, a long ringed tail.

lemur in French

lémur
noun
Any of the genus Lemur, represented by the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta).
lémurien
noun
Any of the genus Lemur, represented by the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta).

What does "lemur" mean?

  1. noun A tree-dwelling primate native to Madagascar, known for large eyes and, in some species, a long ringed tail.
    "The ring-tailed lemur is one of the most recognizable primates in the world."
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lemur in a sentence

  • The ring-tailed lemur is one of the most recognizable primates in the world.
  • Lemurs are found only on Madagascar and a few nearby islands.

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What is "lemur" in French?

"lemur" in French is lémur, lémurien. lemur means: A tree-dwelling primate native to Madagascar, known for large eyes and, in some species, a long ringed tail.

How do you use "lemur" in a sentence?

Example: "The ring-tailed lemur is one of the most recognizable primates in the world." In French, "lemur" is lémur, lémurien.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "lemur": lémur, lémurien.

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