English–French

“lawn” in French

French

Alsogazon

Pronunciation

IPA/pəluz/

Example

Les enfants jouent sur la pelouse.

The children are playing on the lawn.

Illustration for pelouse (lawn)

How to say “lawn” in French

“Lawn” in French is pelouse.

A broad green grassy area serving as open ground for picnics, games, or relaxation.

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

Example sentences with pelouse

Il faut tondre la pelouse ce week-end.

It is necessary to mow the lawn this weekend.

Tips for using pelouse

  • Pelouse often denotes a larger grass-covered area, while gazon more readily suggests cultivated turf, especially for lawns or sports.

Other French words for “lawn”

Je tonds le gazon chaque samedi.

I mow the lawn every Saturday.

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