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Moon in French

Moon in French is Lune, lune, mois — Moon means the natural satellite that orbits the Earth, visible in the night sky.

Moon in French

Lune
proper noun
The Earth's moon; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.
lune
noun
(informal, by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
lune
noun
(literary) A month, particularly a lunar month.
mois
noun
(literary) A month, particularly a lunar month.
montrer sa lune
verb
(transitive, colloquial) To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.

What does "Moon" mean?

  1. noun The natural satellite that orbits the Earth, visible in the night sky.
    "A full moon lit up the whole beach."
  2. noun Any natural satellite orbiting a planet.
    "Jupiter has dozens of moons, the largest being Ganymede."
  3. verb (informal) To bare one's buttocks at someone, usually as a joke or insult.
    "The students mooned the rival team's bus as it drove past."
  4. verb To spend time in an idle, dreamy, or distracted way, often while thinking about someone.
    "He spent the whole afternoon mooning over photos of his ex."
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Moon in a sentence

  • A full moon lit up the whole beach.
  • Astronauts first landed on the moon in 1969.
  • Jupiter has dozens of moons, the largest being Ganymede.
  • Mars has two small moons that circle the planet quite closely.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Moon" in French?
"Moon" in French is Lune, lune, mois. Moon means: The natural satellite that orbits the Earth, visible in the night sky.
How do you use "Moon" in a sentence?
Example: "A full moon lit up the whole beach." In French, "Moon" is Lune, lune, mois.
Are there other ways to say "Moon" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "Moon": Lune, lune, mois, montrer sa lune.
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