English–French

“braid” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/nat/

Example

Elle a une natte.

She has a braid.

Illustration for natte (braid)

How to say “braid” in French

“Braid” in French is natte.

A flat, elongated braid made by interlacing strands, whether hair or plant material.

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

Example sentences with natte

Elle s'est fait une natte avant la fête.

She got her hair braided before the party.

Tips for using natte

  • Natte is feminine, so use une natte; in the plural, des nattes can refer to braided hair or mats depending on context.

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