English–French
“cop” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/flik/
Example
Le flic a aidé la vieille dame.
The cop helped the old lady.
How to say “cop” in French
“Cop” in French is flic.
A police officer seen through a familiar, slightly critical nickname rather than an official title.
Example sentences with flic
Un flic en uniforme est venu nous parler.
A uniformed cop came to talk to us.
Tips for using flic
- Flic is masculine, as in un flic, and its familiar register differs from the more neutral policier.