English–French
“drum” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tɑ̃buʁ/
Example
Les enfants apprennent à jouer du tambour.
The children are learning to play the drum.
How to say “drum” in French
“Drum” in French is tambour.
A percussion instrument whose taut membrane turns repeated blows into a clear marching rhythm.
Example sentences with tambour
Le tambour de la machine à laver est rouillé.
The washing machine drum is rusty.
Tips for using tambour
- The expression mener tambour battant means to pursue something with great speed and energy, not literally to lead a beating drum.