English–French

“crime thriller” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/polaʁ/

Example

On a regardé un polar à la télé hier soir.

We watched a crime thriller on TV last night.

Illustration for polar (crime thriller)

How to say “crime thriller” in French

“Crime thriller” in French is polar.

A crime plot that follows clues through an investigation until the hidden truth is revealed.

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

Example sentences with polar

Elle a recommandé ce polar à ses amis.

She recommended this crime novel to her friends.

Tips for using polar

  • Polar is masculine, so the usual form is un polar, including when it refers to a film or television series.

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