Monkey in French

singe

(monkey)

If you are looking for how to say “monkey” in French or want to use the word in conversation, travel, or learning contexts, here is the correct term and how to use it.

The French word for monkey

The word for monkey in French is singe. It is a masculine noun.

• le singe = the monkey

• un singe = a monkey

Example:

• Le singe grimpe dans l’arbre.
  (The monkey is climbing in the tree.)

Related terms

• bébé singe = baby monkey

• singe en peluche = stuffed monkey

• cris de singe = monkey sounds

• espèce de singe = species of monkey

These terms are useful in zoo visits, animal books, or children’s conversations.

Expressions with singe

• imiter comme un singe = to mimic like a monkey

• malin comme un singe = clever like a monkey

These are common idiomatic phrases in French.