No. 7,924 in French
sparrow
The French word for "sparrow" is "moineau," meaning a small bird often found in urban and rural areas.
In a sentence
Le moineau vole au-dessus de la rivière.
The sparrow flies over the river.
Here, 'moineau' is used as the subject of the sentence, referring to the bird performing the action of flying.
J'ai vu un moineau sous l'arbre ce matin.
I saw a sparrow under the tree this morning.
In this sentence, 'moineau' serves as the direct object related to the action of seeing.
Le chant du moineau ajoute une ambiance agréable au jardin.
The sparrow's song adds a pleasant atmosphere to the garden.
Here, 'moineau' is used as part of a possessive phrase 'du moineau,' describing the song of the bird.
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