English–French
“clown” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/klun/
Example
Le clown a fait rire les enfants.
The clown made the children laugh.
How to say “clown” in French
“Clown” in French is clown.
A person who turns ordinary behavior into an exaggerated comic act for an audience, either professionally or playfully.
Example sentences with clown
Ne fais pas le clown maintenant.
Don't clown around now.
Tips for using clown
- Calling someone un clown or saying faire le clown can sound insulting, so the expression depends strongly on friendly or clearly playful context.