English–French

“lute” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lyt/

Example

Il joue du luth.

He plays the lute.

Illustration for luth (lute)

How to say “lute” in French

“Lute” in French is luth.

An old-style plucked instrument held against the body, with a domed body and fretted neck supporting vocal accompaniment.

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

Example sentences with luth

On a admiré le son du luth pendant le concert.

We admired the sound of the lute during the concert.

Tips for using luth

  • The masculine noun luth takes un and du, as in il joue du luth.

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