How to Say ‘Cat-cow’ in French
Le chat-vache
luh shah-vahsh
[luh shah-vahsh]
💬 Usage Tip: This compound name is understandable, though many teachers say la posture du chat-vache.
🇫🇷 In France: French yoga classes may use either the French label chat-vache or the English/Sanskrit name depending on the teacher.
Phrase Breakdown
Le
[luh]
the
Masculine singular definite article.
Le chat-vache aide le dos à bouger.
Cat-cow helps the back move.
chat-vache
[shah-vahsh]
cat-cow
A yoga movement alternating between cat and cow positions.
Le chat-vache est bon pour s'échauffer.
Cat-cow is good for warming up.
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