English–French

“ghost” in French

French

Alsospectre

Pronunciation

IPA/fɑ̃tom/

Example

Cette maison est pleine de fantômes.

This house is full of ghosts.

Illustration for fantôme (ghost)

How to say “ghost” in French

“Ghost” in French is fantôme.

A human-shaped apparition appears where the living expect a dead person, often in a dim house or cemetery.

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

Example sentences with fantôme

J'ai vu un fantôme près du miroir hier soir.

I saw a ghost near the mirror last night.

Tips for using fantôme

  • Fantôme is masculine: un fantôme and ce fantôme, even when it refers to a female figure.

Other French words for “ghost”

J'ai vu un spectre hier soir près du vieux pont.

I saw a ghost last night near the old bridge.

“ghost” in other languages