English–French

“boy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gaʁsɔ̃/

Example

Le garçon mange une pomme.

The boy is eating an apple.

Illustration for garçon (boy)

How to say “boy” in French

“Boy” in French is garçon.

A young male person, with the same word extending to the young man serving at a cafe or restaurant.

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

Example sentences with garçon

Le garçon de café sourit au client.

The cafe waiter smiles at the customer.

Tips for using garçon

  • Calling a server garçon is dated and can sound rude, so Monsieur, Excusez-moi, or a polite gesture is more suitable.

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