English–French
“circus” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/siʁk/
Example
Le cirque arrive en ville demain.
The circus is coming to town tomorrow.
How to say “circus” in French
“Circus” in French is cirque.
Under a bright tent, a succession of performers turns a circular arena into a lively public spectacle.
Example sentences with cirque
Ne fais pas de cirque devant les invités.
Don't make a fuss in front of the guests.
Tips for using cirque
- In Quel cirque ! and faire le cirque, cirque refers colloquially to a chaotic fuss rather than to a performance.