English–French
“context” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃tɛkst/
Example
Il faut lire la phrase dans son contexte.
The sentence must be read in context.
How to say “context” in French
“Context” in French is contexte.
The surrounding situation that frames an event or words and makes their meaning more specific.
Example sentences with contexte
Dans le contexte historique, la décision prend un sens différent.
In the historical context, the decision takes on a different meaning.
Tips for using contexte
- Dans son contexte means that something is considered with its surrounding information, while hors contexte means that it is isolated from it.