English–French

“mass” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mɛs/

Example

Je vais à la messe dimanche.

I am going to mass on Sunday.

Illustration for messe (mass)

How to say “mass” in French

“Mass” in French is messe.

An altar becomes the focus of a church gathering where prayers, readings, singing, and the Eucharist follow an established order.

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

Example sentences with messe

Il reste pour discuter après la messe.

He stays to talk after Mass.

Tips for using messe

  • The final e is silent and the double s is pronounced as /s/, giving messe the sound /mɛs/.

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