English–French

“button” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/butɔ̃/

Example

Il a cousu le bouton manquant.

He sewed on the missing button.

Illustration for bouton (button)

How to say “button” in French

“Button” in French is bouton.

A small raised piece that can be attached to something or pressed to produce an effect.

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

Example sentences with bouton

Appuie sur le bouton d'alimentation.

Press the power button.

Tips for using bouton

  • For a device, French uses appuyer sur le bouton, with sur rather than a direct object construction.

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