English–French

“clock” in French

French

Alsopendule

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔʁlɔʒ/

Example

Regarde l'horloge, il est tard.

Look at the clock, it's late.

Illustration for horloge (clock)

How to say “clock” in French

“Clock” in French is horloge.

A fixed clock overlooking a room or public place, with its displayed time available to everyone nearby.

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

Example sentences with horloge

Il faut mettre l'horloge à l'heure après le changement d'heure.

After the time change, the clock must be set to the correct time.

Tips for using horloge

  • French uses montre for a wristwatch, while horloge normally names a clock that is fixed in a room or public place.

Other French words for “clock”

J'ai acheté une pendule pour le salon.

I bought a clock for the living room.

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