English–French

“commonplace” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/banal/

Example

C'est banal.

It's commonplace.

Illustration for banal (commonplace)

How to say “commonplace” in French

“Commonplace” in French is banal.

An everyday thing so familiar that it feels unremarkable rather than distinctive.

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

Example sentences with banal

Sa remarque était banale et personne n'y a fait attention.

His remark was commonplace, and no one paid attention to it.

Tips for using banal

  • Banal often carries a critical tone, while ordinaire or commun can sound more neutral in French.

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