English–French
“griot” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁijo/
Example
Un griot raconte l'histoire de sa famille.
A griot tells the story of his family.
How to say “griot” in French
“Griot” in French is griot.
A hereditary keeper of a community's history, carrying family lines and traditions through spoken stories and song.
Example sentences with griot
Lors de la cérémonie, un griot a chanté les exploits des ancêtres.
During the ceremony, a griot sang about the ancestors' exploits.
Tips for using griot
- Griot is a masculine French noun, so the usual form is un griot; griotte is used for a woman in this role.