English–French

“belt” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛ̃tyʁ/

Example

Il a acheté une ceinture en cuir.

He bought a leather belt.

Illustration for ceinture (belt)

How to say “belt” in French

“Belt” in French is ceinture.

A band encircling the waist to hold clothing in place or tighten it.

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

Example sentences with ceinture

Elle porte une ceinture pour marquer sa taille.

She wears a belt to accentuate her waist.

Tips for using ceinture

  • Ceinture is feminine, so the usual form is une ceinture, and a seat belt is une ceinture de sécurité.

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