English–French

“hut” in French

French

Alsohutte

Pronunciation

IPA/kaban/

Example

Les enfants jouent dans la cabane.

The children are playing inside the hut.

Illustration for cabane (hut)

How to say “hut” in French

“Hut” in French is cabane.

A small, rough shelter standing apart from ordinary buildings, often made for temporary use.

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

Example sentences with cabane

On s'est réfugié dans une cabane pendant l'orage.

We took refuge in a cabin during the storm.

Tips for using cabane

  • Cabane is feminine, so the usual article is une cabane, including for a children's playhouse.

Other French words for “hut”

Il y a une hutte au bord du lac.

There is a hut by the lake.

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