English–French

“library” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/biblijotɛk/

Example

Il y a beaucoup de livres à la bibliothèque.

There are many books in the library.

Illustration for bibliothèque (library)

How to say “library” in French

“Library” in French is bibliothèque.

Shelves of books inside a shared public space, with readers taking books out or reading quietly there.

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

Example sentences with bibliothèque

Je me suis inscrit à la bibliothèque la semaine dernière.

I registered at the library last week.

Tips for using bibliothèque

  • Bibliothèque means a library, whereas librairie usually means a bookshop and is the common false friend for English learners.

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