English–French

“mule” in French

French

Alsomulet

Pronunciation

IPA/myl/

Example

Elle porte des mules en été.

She wears mules in summer.

Illustration for mule (mule)

How to say “mule” in French

“Mule” in French is mule.

A low shoe with a covered front and no heel enclosure, ready to slide onto the foot without a fastening.

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

Example sentences with mule

Il a acheté des mules en solde.

He bought mules on sale.

Tips for using mule

  • The plural des mules can also refer to the animal or, in informal contexts, a carrier of illicit goods, so the surrounding nouns and verbs determine the sense.

Other French words for “mule”

Le mulet travaille bien dans les montagnes.

The mule works well in the mountains.

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