English–French

“dialect” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/djalɛkt/

Example

Je ne comprends pas ce dialecte.

I do not understand that dialect.

Illustration for dialecte (dialect)

How to say “dialect” in French

“Dialect” in French is dialecte.

A shared local way of speaking whose familiar words and turns of phrase may puzzle outsiders.

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

Example sentences with dialecte

Elle parle en dialecte avec sa famille.

She speaks in a dialect with her family.

Tips for using dialecte

  • French dialecte is masculine, so standard forms include un dialecte and ce dialecte.

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