English–French

“paint” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛ̃dʁ/

Example

Je peins le mur.

I am painting the wall.

Illustration for peindre (paint)

How to say “paint” in French

“Paint” in French is peindre.

A tool lays a colored layer over a surface, either covering and protecting it or forming an image.

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

Example sentences with peindre

Elle aime peindre des tableaux.

She likes painting pictures.

Tips for using peindre

  • The completed-action form uses avoir with the past participle peint, as in J'ai peint le mur.

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