English–French
“broom” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/balɛ/
Example
Il y a un balai dans le placard.
There is a broom in the cupboard.
How to say “broom” in French
“Broom” in French is balai.
A simple handled bundle of bristles or twigs sweeps debris toward one place.
Example sentences with balai
J'ai pris le balai et la pelle pour nettoyer.
I took the broom and dustpan to clean.
Tips for using balai
- In balayer devant sa porte, literally sweeping before one's door, the sweeping image expresses dealing with one's own faults or affairs first.