English–French
“instinct” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃stɛ̃/
Example
Elle a suivi son instinct et a accepté le poste.
She followed her instinct and accepted the position.
How to say “instinct” in French
“Instinct” in French is instinct.
An inborn drive that makes a living being act automatically in a situation.
Example sentences with instinct
Il a réagi par instinct quand le chien a aboyé.
He reacted by instinct when the dog barked.
Tips for using instinct
- Instinct differs from intuition: instinct is inborn, while intuition can be a rapid judgment shaped by experience or subtle cues.