English–French

“loser” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁdɑ̃/

Example

Le perdant baisse la tête.

The loser lowers his head.

Illustration for perdant (loser)

How to say “loser” in French

“Loser” in French is perdant.

A competitor with the losing result, head lowered after the contest.

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

Example sentences with perdant

Il refuse d'admettre qu'il est un perdant.

He refuses to admit that he's a loser.

Tips for using perdant

  • Perdant can be neutral in sports reports, whereas English loser often sounds more insulting or personal.

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