English–French

“arabic” in French

French

Alsoarabique

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁab/

Example

Il apprend l'arabe.

He is learning Arabic.

Illustration for arabe (arabic)

How to say “arabic” in French

“Arabic” in French is arabe.

A major regional language connecting speakers across many Arab countries, with different local varieties.

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

Example sentences with arabe

Elle parle arabe avec sa mère.

She speaks in Arabic with her mother.

Tips for using arabe

  • Arabe can also mean 'Arab' as a noun or adjective, so l'arabe refers to the language whereas un Arabe refers to a person.

Other French words for “arabic”

Le panneau est écrit en caractères arabiques.

The sign is written in Arabic script.

“arabic” in other languages