English–French

“map” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁt/

Example

Où est la carte du quartier ?

Where is the map of the neighborhood?

Illustration for carte (map)

How to say “map” in French

“Map” in French is carte.

A scaled bird's-eye sheet that turns a real area into readable routes, landmarks, and terrain.

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

Example sentences with carte

La carte du quartier montre les stations de métro.

The map of the neighborhood shows the metro stations.

Tips for using carte

  • Carte is feminine, so the usual form is la carte, while une carte routière makes the map sense clear when other meanings could cause confusion.

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