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mule in French

mule in French is mulet, mule — mule means the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, typically sterile and known for being sure-footed and stubborn.

mule in French

mulet
noun
The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.
mule
noun
The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.
mule
noun
Any shoe with an upper covering the front of the foot but without a back flap or strap, leaving the heel exposed.
mule
noun
(slang) A person paid to smuggle drugs.
mulet
noun
(slang) A person paid to smuggle drugs.

What does "mule" mean?

  1. noun The offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, typically sterile and known for being sure-footed and stubborn.
    "The farmer used a mule to carry supplies up the mountain trail."
  2. noun A very stubborn person.
    "He's as stubborn as a mule about changing his routine."
  3. noun Someone paid to smuggle drugs, often by carrying them across a border.
    "She was caught acting as a mule for a drug cartel."
  4. noun A backless shoe or slipper that covers the front of the foot but leaves the heel exposed.
    "She slipped on a pair of leather mules before heading out."
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mule in a sentence

  • The farmer used a mule to carry supplies up the mountain trail.
  • Mules are prized for being tougher and more surefooted than horses.
  • He's as stubborn as a mule about changing his routine.
  • She was caught acting as a mule for a drug cartel.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mule" in French?

"mule" in French is mulet, mule. mule means: The offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, typically sterile and known for being sure-footed and stubborn.

How do you use "mule" in a sentence?

Example: "The farmer used a mule to carry supplies up the mountain trail." In French, "mule" is mulet, mule.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "mule": mulet, mule.

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