English–French

“alien” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkstʁatɛʁɛstʁ/

Example

J'ai vu un extraterrestre hier soir.

I saw an alien last night.

Illustration for extraterrestre (alien)

How to say “alien” in French

“Alien” in French is extraterrestre.

A living being imagined as coming from beyond Earth.

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

Example sentences with extraterrestre

Il prétend avoir rencontré un extraterrestre.

He claims to have met an extraterrestrial.

Tips for using extraterrestre

  • As a noun, extraterrestre is usually masculine in un extraterrestre, while une extraterrestre can identify a female being.

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