English–French
“contest” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃kuʁ/
Example
Ce week-end, il y a un concours de chant.
This weekend, there is a singing contest.
How to say “contest” in French
“Contest” in French is concours.
An organized contest that gathers candidates and ranks them against defined standards for a limited outcome.
Example sentences with concours
Il a décidé de passer un concours la semaine prochaine.
He decided to sit an entrance exam next week.
Tips for using concours
- Concours can refer to an artistic contest or to a formal entrance or recruitment examination, so the surrounding context determines the English translation.