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🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Bulldog Francese

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Bulldog Francese

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
French Bulldog/ˈfrɛntʃ ˈbʊl.dɒɡ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il Bulldog Francese è molto affettuoso."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small breed of domestic dog known for its muscular build, short snout, and distinctive bat-like ears.

    "The French Bulldog is known for its playful and affectionate nature, making it a popular companion pet."
  2. 2

    A breed of dog that is a cross between the English Bulldog and the now-extinct Toy Bulldog.

    "Many people adore the French Bulldog for its unique appearance and charming personality."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'French', referring to the breed's development primarily in Paris, and 'Bulldog', denoting its ancestry from English bulldogs brought to France by lace workers. The breed emerged in the 19th century as a companion dog, evolving from miniature bulldogs crossed with local ratters in Paris.

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