English–French

“monotonous” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/monotɔn/

Example

La chanson est monotone et tout le monde s'ennuie.

The song is monotonous and everyone is bored.

Illustration for monotone (monotonous)

How to say “monotonous” in French

“Monotonous” in French is monotone.

A song, voice, or manner that stays on the same level until it feels flat and tiring.

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

Example sentences with monotone

Il parle d'un ton monotone pendant la réunion.

He speaks in a monotonous tone during the meeting.

Tips for using monotone

  • Monotone has the same written form in the masculine and feminine singular, as in "un ton monotone" and "une voix monotone"; the plural is monotones.

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