French words for kids · Animals
How to say “lion” in French
The lion is the big, loud favorite of the jungle songs, and roaring is a reliable way to get even shy kids to say a word out loud.
Lion in French
le lion
Sounds like ≈ luh LYOH(N)
Good to know: Spelled like the English word but said with a nasal ending: lyoh(n). A lioness is la lionne.
The song that teaches it
“Lion” is one of the key words in this song. Every line is shown in French with its English meaning.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Have a roaring contest: whoever says lion with the loudest roar wins.
- 2Make a lion mask from a paper plate and name it in French.
- 3Hide a toy lion and give clues to find it.
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“Lion” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Frenchhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using French songs with your family.