poney
pony
noun poh-NEH Rare
Origin: English loanword, from Scots 'powney'
Usage Note
Poney is the standard French spelling, differing from the English 'pony'. The plural is poneys. The expression faire du poney means to go pony riding, a popular activity for children in France, often associated with centres équestres (riding centres).
Examples
"La petite fille voulait monter un poney."
Natural Translation
The little girl wanted to ride a pony.
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