English–French
“farmer” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/peizɑ̃/
Example
Le paysan travaille dans les champs chaque matin.
The farmer works in the fields every morning.
How to say “farmer” in French
“Farmer” in French is paysan.
A person whose daily work is closely tied to fields, soil, and a small rural farm.
Example sentences with paysan
Un paysan du village vend du fromage.
A village farmer sells cheese.
Tips for using paysan
- Paysan can sound neutral, affectionate, or dismissive when it suggests a rustic person rather than simply a farmer.
Other French words for “farmer”
Le fermier cultive le maïs.
The farmer grows corn.
Le laboureur travaille dans le champ.
The farmer works in the field.
L'agriculteur travaille dans la serre tous les matins.
The farmer works in the greenhouse every morning.