English–French

“fir” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sapɛ̃/

Example

Nous achetons un sapin pour Noël.

We are buying a Christmas tree for Christmas.

Illustration for sapin (fir)

How to say “fir” in French

“Fir” in French is sapin.

A dark green conifer narrowing toward its top, whether rooted in a forest or brought indoors for Christmas.

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

Example sentences with sapin

Nous décorons le sapin avec des guirlandes.

We decorate the fir tree with garlands.

Tips for using sapin

  • French pronounces sapin with a nasal final vowel, and the final n is not pronounced.

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