English–French

“guillotine” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gijotin/

Example

La guillotine est exposée au musée.

The guillotine is on display at the museum.

Illustration for guillotine (guillotine)

How to say “guillotine” in French

“Guillotine” in French is guillotine.

A suspended blade falls with decisive force, suggesting both literal decapitation and a swift measure that cuts away a problem.

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

Example sentences with guillotine

J'ai utilisé une guillotine à papier pour couper les affiches.

I used a paper cutter to cut the posters.

Tips for using guillotine

  • In modern French, une guillotine can also mean a paper-cutting machine in printing and bookbinding contexts.

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