English–French

“hell” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃fɛʁ/

Example

C'est l'enfer.

It's hell.

Illustration for enfer (hell)

How to say “hell” in French

“Hell” in French is enfer.

A place or situation imagined as unbearably harsh and consuming.

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

Example sentences with enfer

Depuis son divorce, il est en enfer.

Ever since his divorce, he has been in hell.

Tips for using enfer

  • Enfer is masculine, so the usual forms are un enfer and l'enfer, not une enfer.

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