English–French

“nun” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/nɔn/

Example

Je vois une nonne dans la rue.

I see a nun in the street.

Illustration for nonne (nun)

How to say “nun” in French

“Nun” in French is nonne.

A vowed woman whose daily life centers on prayer and shared life in a religious house.

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

Example sentences with nonne

La nonne donne des cours de catéchisme.

The nun teaches catechism classes.

Tips for using nonne

  • In religious contexts, sœur can serve as a title or form of address, whereas nonne is the ordinary descriptive noun.

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