English–French

“painter” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛ̃tʁ/

Example

Mon oncle est peintre.

My uncle is a painter.

Illustration for peintre (painter)

How to say “painter” in French

“Painter” in French is peintre.

A person whose brush or spray lays color either to make an image or to cover a surface.

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

Example sentences with peintre

Le peintre célèbre expose ses toiles au musée.

The famous painter exhibits his paintings at the museum.

Tips for using peintre

  • The same noun can mean an artist or a house painter, with context or peintre en bâtiment making the practical trade clear.

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