Definition

Noun: 1. A small, stocky breed of dog: A French Bulldog is a compact, muscular companion dog, smaller than the standard Bulldog. It is characterized by its distinctive "bat" ears, flat, wrinkled face, and short, smooth coat.

Usage

The term "French Bulldog" is used as a countable noun to refer to an individual dog of this breed or to the breed as a whole. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific breed.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We are considering getting a French Bulldog because they are good apartment dogs.
  • The French Bulldog in the park was very friendly and playful.
  • She is a breeder of champion French Bulldogs.

Advanced Usage

• Informal/Colloquial: Often shortened informally to "Frenchie."
  • "My Frenchie loves to sleep on the couch."

Variants and Related Words

• Bulldog (noun): The larger, older breed from which the French Bulldog was developed.
• Frenchie (noun): A common, informal nickname for a French Bulldog.

Synonyms

• Companion dog
• Toy bulldog (historical/descriptive)

Antonyms

• (There are no direct antonyms, as it is a specific breed name. Opposite descriptors might include "large breed dog" or "working dog.")

Related Phrases

• "Bat ears": A phrase commonly used to describe the trademark large, upright ears of the French Bulldog.
• "Brachycephalic breed": A technical term for flat-faced dog breeds like the French Bulldog, which can have associated breathing considerations.

Noun

1. small stocky version of the bulldog having a sleek coat and square head