English–French
“dove” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kolɔ̃b/
Example
La colombe dort dans son nid.
The dove is sleeping in its nest.
How to say “dove” in French
“Dove” in French is colombe.
A graceful nesting bird that can represent peace or a conciliatory side in public language.
Example sentences with colombe
La colombe blanche symbolise la paix.
The white dove symbolizes peace.
Tips for using colombe
- In political or news language, une colombe can describe a dovish person or position, often contrasted with un faucon.