English–French

“landmark” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəpɛʁ/

Example

Ce phare est un bon repère.

This lighthouse is a good landmark.

Illustration for repère (landmark)

How to say “landmark” in French

“Landmark” in French is repère.

A fixed point that helps locate a place, route, or situation.

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

Example sentences with repère

Ce panneau sert de repère pour les randonneurs.

This sign serves as a landmark for hikers.

Tips for using repère

  • Repère is masculine, as in un repère, and is pronounced like repaire, which means an animal's lair, so the spelling matters.

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