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panda

panda

noun pahn-DAH Rare

Origin: Possibly from Nepali ponya, via French naturalist writings

Usage Note

Panda is a masculine noun in French. The giant panda is le grand panda and the red panda is le panda roux. The panda is used as the logo of the WWF (le Fonds mondial pour la nature), making it an iconic symbol of wildlife conservation in French-speaking media.

Examples

"Le panda mange du bambou toute la journée."

Natural Translation

The panda eats bamboo all day.

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