English–French

“mint” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mɑ̃t/

Example

Tu veux de la menthe dans ton thé ?

Do you want some mint in your tea?

Illustration for menthe (mint)

How to say “mint” in French

“Mint” in French is menthe.

A leafy herb whose crushed leaves release a cool, fresh aroma.

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

Example sentences with menthe

Je prépare un thé à la menthe pour mes invités.

I am preparing mint tea for my guests.

Tips for using menthe

  • Menthe is feminine, so the example uses de la menthe rather than du menthe.

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