English–French
“mantilla” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/mɑ̃tij/
Example
Elle porte une mantille noire.
She is wearing a black mantilla.
How to say “mantilla” in French
“Mantilla” in French is mantille.
A light lace veil draped softly from the forehead or crown of a woman's head.
Example sentences with mantille
Elle a relevé sa mantille pour embrasser sa grand-mère.
She lifted her mantilla to kiss her grandmother.
Tips for using mantille
- Mantille is a feminine noun, so standard forms include une mantille and la mantille; the word is mainly associated with formal or ceremonial dress.