English–French

“dream” in French

French

Alsorêver · songe

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛv/

Example

J'ai fait un rêve étrange la nuit dernière.

I had a strange dream last night.

Illustration for rêve (dream)

How to say “dream” in French

“Dream” in French is rêve.

During sleep, inner scenes and events move through the mind vividly and without deliberate direction.

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

Example sentences with rêve

Il travaille dur pour réaliser son rêve.

He works hard to realize his dream.

Tips for using rêve

  • Sleep-related experiences commonly appear in faire un rêve, while rêver de introduces the person, thing, or situation in the dream.

Other French words for “dream”

Je rêve de voyager.

I dream of traveling.

masculine noundream

J'ai fait un songe cette nuit.

I had a dream last night.

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