English–French

“merry-go-round” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/manɛʒ/

Example

Les enfants font un tour de manège au parc.

The children take a ride on the merry-go-round at the park.

Illustration for manège (merry-go-round)

How to say “merry-go-round” in French

“Merry-go-round” in French is manège.

A circular fairground platform carrying horses or seats that turns while riders complete a circuit.

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

Example sentences with manège

Le manège de la fête foraine est illuminé la nuit.

The fairground carousel is lit up at night.

Tips for using manège

  • Manège is masculine, so the usual phrase is un manège and faire un tour de manège.

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