This is the 7924th most frequent French word.
sparrow
The French word for "sparrow" is "moineau," meaning a small bird often found in urban and rural areas.
Here, 'moineau' is used as the subject of the sentence, referring to the bird performing the action of flying.
Le moineau vole au-dessus de la rivière.
The sparrow flies over the river.
In this sentence, 'moineau' serves as the direct object related to the action of seeing.
J'ai vu un moineau sous l'arbre ce matin.
I saw a sparrow under the tree this morning.
Here, 'moineau' is used as part of a possessive phrase 'du moineau,' describing the song of the bird.