English–French
“foreigner” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/etʁɑ̃ʒe/
Example
Il y a beaucoup d'étrangers dans cette ville.
There are many foreigners in this city.
How to say “foreigner” in French
“Foreigner” in French is étranger.
A person whose connection to a place or community lies beyond its familiar boundaries.
Example sentences with étranger
J'ai parlé à un étranger qui apprenait le français.
I talked to a foreigner who was learning French.
Tips for using étranger
- Étranger can mean either a foreign national or a stranger, so context shows whether origin or personal familiarity is intended.