English–French
“fail” in French
How to say “fail” in French
“Fail” in French is rater.
A target or expected result slips out of reach, so the attempt is judged unsuccessful.
Example sentences with rater
J'ai raté le bus ce matin.
I missed the bus this morning.
Tips for using rater
- In standard usage, rater normally takes a direct object, as in rater un examen, rather than a preposition.
Other French words for “fail”
Il a été recalé à l'entretien.
He failed the interview.
Si tu ne révises pas, tu vas échouer à l'examen.
If you don't study, you'll fail the exam.