English–French

“badge” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃siɲ/

Example

Le policier porte un insigne sur sa poitrine.

The police officer wears a badge on his chest.

Illustration for insigne (badge)

How to say “badge” in French

“Badge” in French is insigne.

An official mark attached to clothing that makes membership, function, or status recognizable.

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

Example sentences with insigne

Elle a perdu son insigne hier soir.

She lost her badge last night.

Tips for using insigne

  • In insigne, the final e is silent and gn represents the French /ɲ/ sound, giving the ending heard in montagne.

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