English–French

“alphabet” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/alfabɛ/

Example

Elle apprend l'alphabet en classe.

She is learning the alphabet in class.

Illustration for alphabet (alphabet)

How to say “alphabet” in French

“Alphabet” in French is alphabet.

A complete ordered set of written symbols that forms the basic tools of a language.

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

Example sentences with alphabet

Les enfants chantent l'alphabet.

The children sing the alphabet.

Tips for using alphabet

  • French letter names differ from English ones, as b is bé and j is ji, so spoken spelling requires French names.

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