English–French
“dwarf” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/nɛ̃/
Example
Il y a un nain dans la forêt.
There is a dwarf in the forest.
How to say “dwarf” in French
“Dwarf” in French is nain.
A human-like figure made strikingly small beside ordinary adults, familiar from folktales and fantasy.
Example sentences with nain
Le nain de jardin est peint en rouge.
The garden gnome is painted red.
Tips for using nain
- When referring to a real person, personne de petite taille is generally more respectful than nain, which can sound insulting.