English–French
“mafia” in French
How to say “mafia” in French
“Mafia” in French is mafia.
A hidden chain of command that uses threats and illicit deals to control people, territory, or profitable markets.
Example sentences with mafia
La lutte contre la mafia mobilise de nombreuses forces.
The fight against the mafia mobilizes many forces.
Tips for using mafia
- Mafia is feminine in French, so standard usage is la mafia, and the noun can also denote a powerful self-serving clique outside criminal contexts.