24Animals and nature
In this unit you will become familiar with the names of common animals in a va-
riety of habitats. Some of them share people’s lives, while others live in the wild or
on farms. You will also learn to identify small and large elements of the world,
such as fl owers and trees, as well as geographical and physical aspects of the
universe.Les différents types d’animaux (Various types
of animals)
Th e French are well-known dog and cat lovers. But other animals, too, are com-
monly kept as pets in homes or on farms.Les bêtes domestiques ( Pets)
A great number of French families have dogs. Th ey are usually well trained, and it
is not unusual to see them accompany their owner without a leash throughout the
streets and even to the café.le chat, la chatte cat
le chaton kitten
le chien, la chienne dog
le chinchilla chinchilla
le cochon d’Inde guinea pig
le hamster hamster
le lapin, la lapine rabbit
le perroquet parrot
le poisson rouge goldfi shLes Français aiment les chats et les French people are madly in love
chiens à la folie. with cats and dogs.
Dans Les 101 dalmatiens, les chiots In 101 Dalmatians, the puppies
sont si mignons. are so cute.
Notre lapine a eu six petits. Our rabbit had six babies.
Les perroquets vivent de très Parrots live very long lives.
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