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chien

[ʃjɛ̃]

noun

LanguageFrench (France)

Meaning
  1. dog
  2. cock, hammer (of a firearm)
  3. A common domesticated animal kept as a pet or for protection.
Examples

Mon chien s'appelle Max.

My dog's name is Max.

Pronunciationʃjɛ̃

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteCan also refer to the hammer part of a gun mechanism.

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