English–French

“fisherman” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʃœʁ/

Example

Le pêcheur rentre au port avec son bateau.

The fisherman returns to the harbor with his boat.

Illustration for pêcheur (fisherman)

How to say “fisherman” in French

“Fisherman” in French is pêcheur.

A person beside or on the water, bringing fish or other aquatic animals out with a line, net, trap, or boat.

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

Example sentences with pêcheur

Le pêcheur à la ligne attend la prise.

The angler waits for the catch.

Tips for using pêcheur

  • Pêcheur is masculine, and the usual feminine form is pêcheuse, not pêcheure.

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