English–French

“historian” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/istoʁjɛ̃/

Example

Mon oncle est historien.

My uncle is a historian.

Illustration for historien (historian)

How to say “historian” in French

“Historian” in French is historien.

A scholar who interprets documents and events from the past for teaching or publication.

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

Example sentences with historien

Le musée a engagé un historien pour l'exposition.

The museum hired a historian for the exhibition.

Tips for using historien

  • The feminine form is historienne, whereas historique is the adjective meaning historical and is not a noun for a historian.

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