This is the 7022nd most frequent French word.
marten
The French word "marten" refers to a small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, known for its bushy tail and silky fur.
In this sentence, 'martre' refers to the pine marten, a specific species of animal, as a subject in a statement describing its habitat and characteristics.
La martre est un animal très agile qui vit souvent dans les forêts.
The marten is a very agile animal that often lives in forests.
Here, 'martre' is used to describe an encounter or observation of the animal, emphasizing the individual within its noun classification.
J'ai vu une martre traverser la route dans la campagne hier.
I saw a marten crossing the road in the countryside yesterday.
In this context, 'martres' is used in the plural form, indicating the species collectively and its ecological significance.