English–French

“hero” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/eʁo/

Example

Le héros a sauvé les enfants.

The hero saved the children.

Illustration for héros (hero)

How to say “hero” in French

“Hero” in French is héros.

The brave central figure whose actions protect others or drive a narrative.

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

Example sentences with héros

Il est considéré comme un héros du quotidien par ses voisins.

He is considered an everyday hero by his neighbors.

Tips for using héros

  • The h in héros is aspirated, so French uses le héros rather than l'héros and normally avoids liaison before it.

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