English–French
“outline” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃tuʁ/
Example
On voit le contour de son visage.
You can see the outline of his face.
How to say “outline” in French
“Outline” in French is contour.
The visible boundary that traces a form and gives a project or place its general outer limits.
Example sentences with contour
On voit les contours de la ville depuis la colline.
You can see the contours of the city from the hill.
Tips for using contour
- The first syllable of contour is nasal, and the final r is pronounced: /kɔ̃tuʁ/.