English–French

“ocean” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/oseɑ̃/

Example

L'océan est calme aujourd'hui.

The ocean is calm today.

Illustration for océan (ocean)

How to say “ocean” in French

“Ocean” in French is océan.

A vast body of salt water spanning between continents, unlike a coastal sea.

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

Example sentences with océan

Le bruit de l'océan me détend.

The sound of the ocean relaxes me.

Tips for using océan

  • Océan is masculine, so standard forms include un océan, l'océan, and cet océan.

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