English–French
“carnival” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kaʁnaval/
Example
Le carnaval commence demain dans notre quartier.
The carnival starts tomorrow in our neighborhood.
How to say “carnival” in French
“Carnival” in French is carnaval.
A lively street celebration with costumed crowds, parades, music, and floats before Lent.
Example sentences with carnaval
Au carnaval, les gens portent des masques et des costumes.
At Carnival, people wear masks and costumes.
Tips for using carnaval
- Carnaval is masculine, so the usual singular form is le carnaval, not la carnaval.