English–French

“coat” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mɑ̃to/

Example

J'ai oublié mon manteau dans le taxi.

I forgot my coat in the taxi.

Illustration for manteau (coat)

How to say “coat” in French

“Coat” in French is manteau.

A coat-like shell worn over other clothes, extending from the shoulders and shielding the body from cold weather.

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

Example sentences with manteau

Avant de sortir, mets ton manteau.

Before going out, put on your coat.

Tips for using manteau

  • The plural is manteaux, and its pronunciation is the same as the singular manteau: both end with the sound /o/.

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