English–French

“bullfighter” in French

French

Alsomatador · toréador

Pronunciation

IPA/toʁeʁo/

Example

Le torero salue le public.

The bullfighter greets the audience.

Illustration for torero (bullfighter)

How to say “bullfighter” in French

“Bullfighter” in French is torero.

A bullfighter facing a charging bull with a cape or sword, turning danger into a controlled performance.

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

Example sentences with torero

Un torero a été blessé pendant la corrida.

A bullfighter was injured during the bullfight.

Tips for using torero

  • In French, torero is a masculine noun: un torero and des toreros; matador more specifically refers to the bullfighter who kills the bull.

Other French words for “bullfighter”

Un matador affronte le taureau.

A bullfighter faces the bull.

Le jeune toréador s'entraîne tous les jours.

The young bullfighter trains every day.

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