English–French

“blood” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɑ̃/

Example

Il y a du sang sur la table.

There is blood on the table.

Illustration for sang (blood)

How to say “blood” in French

“Blood” in French is sang.

A red stream inside a living body's vessels, sustaining its tissues.

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

Example sentences with sang

Après la chute, il a perdu du sang.

After the fall, he bled.

Tips for using sang

  • Sang and sans are pronounced alike in standard French, with a nasal vowel, so spelling and context distinguish them.

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