English–French
“hand fan” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/evɑ̃taj/
Example
Elle a un éventail pour se rafraîchir.
She has a hand fan to cool herself down.
How to say “hand fan” in French
“Hand fan” in French is éventail.
A hand fan opening into a spread, suggesting both moving air and a broad range of possibilities.
Example sentences with éventail
Pendant l'été, elle garde toujours un éventail dans son sac.
During the summer, she always keeps a fan in her bag.
Tips for using éventail
- In phrases such as un éventail de couleurs, the noun takes de and describes a broad range rather than a physical fan.