English–French

“alarm” in French

French

Alsoaffoler · alarmer

Pronunciation

IPA/alaʁm/

Example

L'alarme s'est déclenchée cette nuit.

The alarm went off during the night.

Illustration for alarme (alarm)

How to say “alarm” in French

“Alarm” in French is alarme.

A sudden alert that turns a hidden danger or fault into a call for immediate action.

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

Example sentences with alarme

Nous avons installé une alarme dans la maison.

We installed an alarm in the house.

Tips for using alarme

  • French commonly specifies the type after alarme, as in alarme incendie for a fire alarm.

Other French words for “alarm”

La nouvelle affole tout le monde.

The news alarms everyone.

Cette nouvelle m'alarme.

This news alarms me.

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