English–French
“leather” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɥiʁ/
Example
J'ai acheté un porte-monnaie en cuir.
I bought a leather wallet.
How to say “leather” in French
“Leather” in French is cuir.
Processed animal hide serving as a strong, flexible material for making bags, shoes, clothing, and accessories.
Example sentences with cuir
Il porte une veste en cuir.
He is wearing a leather jacket.
Tips for using cuir
- In porte-monnaie en cuir, en cuir identifies the material, much like en bois or en métal identifies what an object is made of.