English–French

“palace” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/palɛ/

Example

C'est un palais magnifique.

It is a magnificent palace.

Illustration for palais (palace)

How to say “palace” in French

“Palace” in French is palais.

A grand official building with imposing halls for royal residence, ceremonies, or public functions.

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

Example sentences with palais

Le palais est ouvert au public le dimanche.

The palace is open to the public on Sundays.

Tips for using palais

  • In French, le palais can also mean 'the palate' in the mouth, a separate word of Latin origin, so context distinguishes the senses.

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