English–French

“eternal” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/etɛʁnɛl/

Example

Cet amour est éternel.

This love is eternal.

Illustration for éternel (eternal)

How to say “eternal” in French

“Eternal” in French is éternel.

A line of time with no final point, applied to lasting things, feelings, or qualities.

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

Example sentences with éternel

Son sourire laisse un souvenir éternel.

His smile leaves an eternal memory.

Tips for using éternel

  • Éternel often sounds emphatic or literary in everyday speech, while toujours or pour la vie is more natural for many practical promises.

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