English–French

“chalk” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁɛ/

Example

Donne-moi une craie, s'il te plaît.

Give me a piece of chalk, please.

Illustration for craie (chalk)

How to say “chalk” in French

“Chalk” in French is craie.

A slender chalk stick that leaves a visible line on a board, slate, or the ground.

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

Example sentences with craie

Le professeur écrit au tableau avec une craie blanche.

The teacher writes on the board with a piece of white chalk.

Tips for using craie

  • Craie is feminine, so its ordinary singular article is une, as in une craie.

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