English–French

“moon” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lyn/

Example

La lune est haute dans le ciel.

The moon is high in the sky.

Illustration for lune (moon)

How to say “moon” in French

“Moon” in French is lune.

The Earth's bright companion, seen as a changing disc above the night landscape.

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

Example sentences with lune

Nous avons regardé la pleine lune hier soir.

We watched the full moon last night.

Tips for using lune

  • In être dans la lune, the Moon becomes an image of absent-mindedness or daydreaming.

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