English–French

“minister” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ministʁ/

Example

Le ministre a parlé à la télévision.

The minister spoke on television.

Illustration for ministre (minister)

How to say “minister” in French

“Minister” in French is ministre.

A government official carrying responsibility for one ministry while helping shape national decisions.

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

Example sentences with ministre

On va nommer un nouveau ministre la semaine prochaine.

We are going to appoint a new minister next week.

Tips for using ministre

  • Ministre is masculine in le ministre but feminine in la ministre, while the noun itself keeps the same form.

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