How to Say ‘My hen / chicken’ in French
Ma poule
mah pool
[mah pool]
💬 Usage Tip: Poule usually means hen, but learners may hear it loosely translated as chicken. For one laying female bird, poule fits well.
🇫🇷 In France: Backyard hens are common in parts of France, so bringing a poule to the vet is not unusual in rural areas.
Phrase Breakdown
Ma
[mah]
my
Possessive adjective used before a feminine singular noun.
Ma poule respire mal depuis deux jours.
My hen has been breathing badly for two days.
poule
[pool]
hen
A female chicken.
Ma poule fait du bruit en respirant.
My hen makes noise when breathing.
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