English–French

“full” in French

French

Alsocomplet · rempli

Pronunciation

IPA/plɛ̃/

Example

Le verre est plein.

The glass is full.

Illustration for plein (full)

How to say “full” in French

“Full” in French is plein.

A space or container packed with contents until its capacity is reached.

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

Example sentences with plein

La salle était pleine de monde.

The room was full of people.

Tips for using plein

  • Plein de is common in conversation, whereas beaucoup de is generally safer in formal writing when expressing a large quantity.

Other French words for “full”

La salle est complète ce soir.

The room is full tonight.

Le verre est rempli.

The glass is full.

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