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pitbull

pit bull terrier

noun peet-BOOL Rare

Origin: English 'pit bull', from 'pit' (fighting pit) + 'bull'

Usage Note

Pitbull (also written pit-bull) in France is classified as a category-1 dangerous dog under a 1999 law, requiring a muzzle in public and a permit. The breed often appears in media discussions about dog-attack legislation. The plural is pitbulls.

Examples

"Le pitbull doit porter une muselière en public."

Natural Translation

The pit bull must wear a muzzle in public.

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