English–French
“law” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/lwa/
Example
La loi protège les citoyens.
The law protects citizens.
How to say “law” in French
“Law” in French is loi.
An official rule that marks the limits of permitted and forbidden conduct.
Example sentences with loi
Selon la loi, il faut déclarer ce revenu.
According to the law, this income must be declared.
Tips for using loi
- In legal vocabulary, loi refers to a statute, while droit can refer more broadly to law, the legal system, or an individual right.
Other French words for “law”
La législation protège les droits des citoyens.
The law protects citizens' rights.