bétail

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French

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Etymology

Inherited from Old French bestail, bestaille, from beste (animal) +‎ -ail.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /be.taj/
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Noun

bétail m (plural bétails)

  1. livestock
    Synonym: cheptel
  2. (specifically) cattle
  3. (colloquial, Missouri) insect
  4. (colloquial, Louisiana) animal, beast, monster

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