noun

la fourrure

fur

Peau d’un animal couverte de poils épais et doux, souvent utilisée pour faire des vêtements chauds.

The French word "fourrure" means "fur" in English.

Meaning:
"Fourrure" refers to the thick coat of soft hair found on some animals, such as rabbits, foxes, or mink. It is often used to describe the material made from these animal furs, commonly used in the fashion industry for making clothing like coats, hats, and gloves.

Example:

"Un manteau en fourrure" means "a fur coat."

Synonyms and differences:

Pelage: Refers more specifically to the natural coat or covering of hair on an animal, especially mammals. It emphasizes the animal's natural fur covering rather than fur as a material.
Example: "Le pelage du renard est rouge." (The fox's coat is red.)
Poil: Means "hair" or "fur" as well but generally refers to shorter or individual hairs, often from animals (like cat or dog hair) or humans. It has a broader and more general use than "fourrure."
Example: "Les poils du chat" (the cat’s hair).

Thus, "fourrure" often implies a thick, soft, and sometimes valuable animal fur or the fabric/material derived from it, whereas "pelage" focuses on the animal's natural hair coat, and "poil" is a more general term for hair or fur.