English–French
“pier” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒəte/
Example
La jetée est glissante après la pluie.
The pier is slippery after the rain.
How to say “pier” in French
“Pier” in French is jetée.
A raised strip extending from land into the water, serving as a path, a small landing place, or a shield at the shore.
Example sentences with jetée
Les enfants pêchent depuis la jetée.
Children are fishing from the pier.
Tips for using jetée
- In La jetée est glissante, jetée is a feminine noun; its final -ée is pronounced as one vowel sound, like the ending of portée.