English–French

“column” in French

French

Alsochronique

Pronunciation

IPA/kolɔn/

Example

La colonne du bâtiment soutient le toit.

The building's column supports the roof.

Illustration for colonne (column)

How to say “column” in French

“Column” in French is colonne.

A tall upright support that also suggests a vertical line of matching items.

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

Example sentences with colonne

Une colonne de soutien maintient la façade.

A supporting column supports the facade.

Tips for using colonne

  • Colonne is feminine: une colonne, la colonne, and des colonnes, even when it refers to a row of people or objects.

Other French words for “column”

J'ai lu la chronique du dimanche dans le journal.

I read the Sunday column in the newspaper.

“column” in other languages