English–French

“asylum” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/azil/

Example

Elle a demandé l'asile.

She asked for asylum.

Illustration for asile (asylum)

How to say “asylum” in French

“Asylum” in French is asile.

An official safe status that turns a person's search for refuge into recognized protection.

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

Example sentences with asile

Il a obtenu l'asile politique.

He obtained political asylum.

Tips for using asile

  • In modern French, asile usually refers to legal or political protection, while refuge and abri more often name a physical shelter.

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