English–French

“bell” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/klɔʃ/

Example

La cloche sonne à midi.

The bell rings at noon.

Illustration for cloche (bell)

How to say “bell” in French

“Bell” in French is cloche.

A rounded hollow metal body with a clapper, struck to produce a clear sound for calling, warning, or marking time.

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

Example sentences with cloche

La cloche d'école sonne à la récréation.

The school bell rings at recess.

Tips for using cloche

  • Cloche is feminine, so standard forms include la cloche and une cloche.

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