English–French

“bilingual” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bilɛ̃g/

Example

C'est un bilingue.

He is a bilingual person.

Illustration for bilingue (bilingual)

How to say “bilingual” in French

“Bilingual” in French is bilingue.

A person switching naturally between two language channels as daily situations change.

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

Example sentences with bilingue

Je préfère parler à un bilingue pour pratiquer.

I prefer to talk to a bilingual to practice.

Tips for using bilingue

  • Bilingue is a common-gender noun: un bilingue and une bilingue, while the adjective has the same form for masculine and feminine.

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