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“chaperone” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃapəʁɔ̃/

Example

Le chaperon est resté avec les enfants pendant la sortie.

The chaperone remained with the children during the outing.

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How to say “chaperone” in French

“Chaperone” in French is chaperon.

A responsible adult accompanying a group, especially where supervision and proper behavior matter.

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

Example sentences with chaperon

La mère a demandé un chaperon pour la sortie scolaire.

The mother asked for a chaperone for the school outing.

Tips for using chaperon

  • French chaperon is pronounced roughly /ʃapʁɔ̃/, with a nasal final vowel, rather than like English chaperone.

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