English–French
“about” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃viʁɔ̃/
Example
La réunion dure environ deux heures.
The meeting lasts about two hours.
How to say “about” in French
“About” in French is environ.
A number viewed with a small, unstated margin on either side.
Example sentences with environ
Il y a environ dix personnes.
There are about ten people.
Tips for using environ
- Environ normally comes directly before the number or quantity, as in environ deux heures, without de.
Other French words for “about”
Je t'envoie le document concernant la réunion.
I'm sending you the document about the meeting.