English–French

“earpiece” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/oʁɛjɛt/

Example

Il a une oreillette dans l'oreille.

He has an earpiece in his ear.

Illustration for oreillette (earpiece)

How to say “earpiece” in French

“Earpiece” in French is oreillette.

A small one-ear receiver that keeps sound close to the listener while leaving the other ear free.

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

Example sentences with oreillette

Je porte une oreillette pour écouter de la musique.

I wear an earpiece to listen to music.

Tips for using oreillette

  • In everyday French, oreillette often suggests a call or hands-free earpiece, whereas écouteurs usually refers to earphones for music.

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