The word for rat in French is “rat”. The word “rat” is derived from the Latin word “rattus”. “Rattus” is the genitive form of “ratus” which means “gnawing”. “Rat” is also related to the Old English word “rodor” which means “red”. “Rat” is also related to the Dutch word “ratte”. “Ratte” is the diminutive form of “rat” which means “little rat”.
The word “rat” has been used in French since the 13th century. It first appeared in a work by Guillaume de Lorris called “The Romance of the Rose”. In this work the word “rat” was used to refer to a type of mouse. The word “rat” later appeared in a work by Jean de Meun called “Roman de la Rose”. In this work the word “rat” was used to refer to a small black creature.
The word “rat” is also found in a work by Rutebeuf called “Le Miracle de Saint Nicholas”. In this work the word “rat” is used to refer to a type of snake.
The word “rat” has been used in French to refer to a number of other creatures as well. These include the following:
– A type of bird possibly the nightingale
– A type of fish possibly the eel
– A type of insect possibly the beetle
– A type of plant possibly the poppy
– A type of stone possibly the lapis lazuli
What is the French word for rat?
Le rat
What is the French word for mouse?
La souris
What is the French word for cat?
Le chat
What is the French word for dog?
Le chien
What is the French word for bird?
L’oiseau
What is the French word for snake?
Le serpent
What is the French word for fish?
Le poisson
What is the French word for elephant?
L’éléphant
What is the French word for Giraffe?
La girafe
What is the French word for zebra?
Le zèbre
What is the French word for lion?
Le lion
What is the French word for tiger?
Le tigre
What is the French word for bear?
L’ours
What is the French word for hippopotamus?
L’hippopotame
What is the French word for monkey?
Le singe
