English–French
“lantern” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/lɑ̃tɛʁn/
Example
J'ai pris une lanterne pour la randonnée.
I took a lantern for the hike.
How to say “lantern” in French
“Lantern” in French is lanterne.
A portable light sheltered inside a frame, useful for guiding movement or marking a ceremonial setting.
Example sentences with lanterne
À la fête, une lanterne chinoise était accrochée à l'entrée.
At the festival, a Chinese lantern was hung at the entrance.
Tips for using lanterne
- In lanterne rouge, the word is used figuratively for the last person or team in a ranking, not for a physical lantern.