lapin

This is the 10453rd most frequent French word.


lapin

Rabbit.


The word 'lapin' in this sentence refers to a physical rabbit, as an animal that one can observe.

J'ai vu un lapin dans le jardin.

I saw a rabbit in the garden.


Here, 'poser un lapin' is an idiomatic expression in French meaning 'to stand someone up' or fail to show up for a meeting or date.

Elle a posé un lapin à son rendez-vous.

She stood someone up for her appointment.


In this example, 'lapin' refers to the meat of a rabbit used in culinary contexts.

Nous avons cuisiné un délicieux lapin à la moutarde.

We cooked a delicious rabbit with mustard.