English–French
“ball of yarn” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pəlɔt/
Example
La pelote est tombée sous le canapé.
The ball of yarn fell under the couch.
How to say “ball of yarn” in French
“Ball of yarn” in French is pelote.
A soft ball-shaped bundle whose strands coil inward.
Example sentences with pelote
Le chat joue avec une pelote de coton.
The cat is playing with a ball of cotton.
Tips for using pelote
- The final t in pelote is pronounced, giving the word two audible syllables rather than a silent ending.