English–French

“novelist” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁomɑ̃sje/

Example

J'ai rencontré un romancier hier.

I met a novelist yesterday.

Illustration for romancier (novelist)

How to say “novelist” in French

“Novelist” in French is romancier.

A writer who builds fictional people and a plot into a sustained book.

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

Example sentences with romancier

Le romancier travaille sur un nouveau roman.

The novelist is working on a new novel.

Tips for using romancier

  • Romancier specifically highlights novel writing, whereas écrivain is the broader word for a writer of any kind.

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