English–French

“baby carriage” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lɑ̃do/

Example

Le landau est trop large pour l'ascenseur.

The baby carriage is too wide for the elevator.

Illustration for landau (baby carriage)

How to say “baby carriage” in French

“Baby carriage” in French is landau.

A deep, sheltered carriage that carries a very young baby lying down rather than sitting upright.

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

Example sentences with landau

Ils ont dû laisser le landau dans la voiture.

They had to leave the stroller in the car.

Tips for using landau

  • Landau specifically suggests a lie-flat, traditional form, while poussette is the broader everyday term for a stroller.

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