English–French

“accordion” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/akɔʁdeɔ̃/

Example

Mon frère apprend à jouer de l'accordéon.

My brother is learning to play the accordion.

Illustration for accordéon (accordion)

How to say “accordion” in French

“Accordion” in French is accordéon.

A folding bellows between two hand-held panels, turning air into simultaneous melody and harmony through keys or buttons.

Full entry for accordéon: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with accordéon

Il a acheté un accordéon d'occasion.

He bought a used accordion.

Tips for using accordéon

  • For playing this instrument, French uses jouer de l'accordéon rather than jouer l'accordéon.

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