English–French

“bridge” in French

French

Alsobridge

Pronunciation

IPA/pɔ̃/

Example

Nous avons traversé le pont à pied.

We crossed the bridge on foot.

Illustration for pont (bridge)

How to say “bridge” in French

“Bridge” in French is pont.

One structure carries movement across a gap on land and provides a continuous platform aboard a ship.

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

Example sentences with pont

Le pont est fermé pour travaux.

The bridge is closed for construction.

Tips for using pont

  • In the idiom être sur le pont, the literal bridge image refers to being at work or ready for action.

Other French words for “bridge”

Ils jouent au bridge chaque week-end.

They play bridge every weekend.

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