English–French

“firefighter” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɔ̃pje/

Example

Le pompier a sauvé le chat.

The firefighter saved the cat.

Illustration for pompier (firefighter)

How to say “firefighter” in French

“Firefighter” in French is pompier.

A firefighter at an emergency uses equipment to control danger and rescue people.

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

Example sentences with pompier

Un pompier de garde a répondu à l'appel.

A firefighter on duty responded to the call.

Tips for using pompier

  • Pompier is masculine, so the usual forms are un pompier and une pompière, although une femme pompier also occurs.

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