English–French

“beginner” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/debytɑ̃/

Example

Mon frère est débutant en guitare.

My brother is a beginner at playing the guitar.

Illustration for débutant (beginner)

How to say “beginner” in French

“Beginner” in French is débutant.

A person taking the first steps in a skill, with limited experience and practice.

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

Example sentences with débutant

Je suis débutant en français.

I am a beginner in French.

Tips for using débutant

  • The noun is un débutant for a man and une débutante for a woman, while the masculine form also serves in mixed or unspecified contexts.

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