English–French
“auction” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃ʃɛʁ/
Example
La maison sera mise aux enchères la semaine prochaine.
The house will be put up for auction next week.
How to say “auction” in French
“Auction” in French is enchère.
A public sale where competing offers rise until one buyer takes the item.
Example sentences with enchère
J'ai remporté la montre aux enchères pour un prix raisonnable.
I won the watch at auction for a reasonable price.
Tips for using enchère
- The standard expression for an auction is vente aux enchères, while mise aux enchères means putting an item up for auction.