English–French

“cliche” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kliʃe/

Example

Cette idée est un cliché.

This idea is a cliche.

Illustration for cliché (cliche)

How to say “cliche” in French

“Cliche” in French is cliché.

A worn-out phrase or image repeated until it feels predictable and unoriginal.

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

Example sentences with cliché

Il faut éviter les clichés pour être plus convaincant.

You should avoid trite expressions to be more convincing.

Tips for using cliché

  • Cliché is masculine in French: un cliché and ce cliché.

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