English–French
“beggar” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/mɑ̃djɑ̃/
Example
Elle donne de l'argent au mendiant.
She gives money to the beggar.
How to say “beggar” in French
“Beggar” in French is mendiant.
A person standing in a public place with an open hand, visibly asking passers-by for money, food, or help.
Example sentences with mendiant
Les passants ignorent souvent le mendiant assis près de la gare.
Passersby often ignore the seated beggar near the station.
Tips for using mendiant
- Mendiant is masculine; the feminine form is mendiante, as in une mendiante.