English–French
“informal” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃fɔʁmɛl/
Example
Nous avons eu une conversation informelle après la réunion.
We had an informal conversation after the meeting.
How to say “informal” in French
“Informal” in French is informel.
An easygoing exchange or setting with fewer formal rules and less official distance.
Example sentences with informel
Dans les e-mails entre amis, on utilise souvent un langage informel.
In emails between friends, people often use informal language.
Tips for using informel
- Informel can describe a relaxed tone or setting without meaning secret or unauthorized, so non officiel is not always equivalent.