singe

Question

facts about monkeys in french

Answer 1

In French, a monkey is called a "singe," and "singe" can also be used for apes in general conversation. Some facts include the French idiom "malin comme un singe" (clever as a monkey), the existence of the "Foret des singes" (Monkey Forest) in France, and the French name for the "three wise monkeys," which is "les trois singes sages". 

• Vocabulary:
  • "Singe" is the French word for "monkey".
  • In common usage, "singe" is also used for "ape," though the technical term is "grand singe" (great ape).
• Idioms:
  • "Être malin comme un singe" means "to be as clever as a monkey".
  • The "three wise monkeys" are known in French as "les trois singes sages".
• Places:
  • France is home to the "Foret des singes" (Monkey Forest) in Rocamadour, which houses around 150 Barbary macaques.
• Biology:
  • The French word "guenon" refers to a group of medium-sized, colorful monkeys found in western and central Africa.
  • Like other primates, monkeys are social, clever, and known for their ability to leap through trees.