English–French

“mask” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mask/

Example

Il met un masque quand il est malade.

He puts on a mask when he is sick.

Illustration for masque (mask)

How to say “mask” in French

“Mask” in French is masque.

One face covering that can serve as protective equipment, a disguise, or a cosmetic treatment.

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

Example sentences with masque

En rentrant à la maison, il retire son masque.

When he gets home, he removes his mask.

Tips for using masque

  • For the common protective sense, French uses both porter un masque and mettre un masque, with porter emphasizing wearing it.

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