English–French

“character” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁsonaʒ/

Example

Quel est ton personnage préféré dans ce livre ?

Who is your favorite character in this book?

Illustration for personnage (character)

How to say “character” in French

“Character” in French is personnage.

A figure brought to life within a story by an author, performer, or filmmaker.

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

Example sentences with personnage

Le personnage principal affronte ses peurs dans la dernière scène.

The main character confronts their fears in the final scene.

Tips for using personnage

  • Personnage usually means a fictional character, whereas personne normally refers to a real person.

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