English–French

“mirage” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/miʁaʒ/

Example

Dans le désert, il a vu un mirage.

In the desert, he saw a mirage.

Illustration for mirage (mirage)

How to say “mirage” in French

“Mirage” in French is mirage.

A distant scene seems to float on the ground or in the air, then vanishes as the viewer approaches.

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

Example sentences with mirage

Sur l'autoroute, on voit souvent un mirage par temps chaud.

On the highway, one often sees a mirage in hot weather.

Tips for using mirage

  • Mirage is masculine in French, so it takes un: un mirage and ce mirage.

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