English–French

“headlight” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/faʁ/

Example

N'oublie pas d'allumer les phares ce soir.

Don't forget to switch on the headlights this evening.

Illustration for phare (headlight)

How to say “headlight” in French

“Headlight” in French is phare.

A bright beacon placed where its signal matters, from a road ahead to a celebrated project or product.

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

Example sentences with phare

Il roulait avec les pleins phares et a gêné les autres conducteurs.

He was driving with his high beams on and inconvenienced the other drivers.

Tips for using phare

  • In phrases such as projet phare and produit phare, phare means flagship or especially prominent, not a literal lighthouse.

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