English–French

“caretaker” in French

French

Alsoconcierge

Pronunciation

IPA/gaʁdjɛ̃/

Example

Le gardien nettoie l'immeuble tous les matins.

The caretaker cleans the building every morning.

Illustration for gardien (caretaker)

How to say “caretaker” in French

“Caretaker” in French is gardien.

A watchful person entrusted with a place, equipment, or goal, caring for it while keeping it secure.

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

Example sentences with gardien

Le gardien d'immeuble répond aux questions des locataires.

The building superintendent answers tenants' questions.

Tips for using gardien

  • For a building caretaker, gardien d'immeuble is more precise, while gardien de but means goalkeeper and requires a sports context.

Other French words for “caretaker”

Le concierge aide les locataires le matin.

The caretaker helps the tenants in the morning.

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