English–French

“pioneer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pjonje/

Example

Les pionniers ont ouvert de nouvelles voies.

The pioneers opened up new paths.

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How to say “pioneer” in French

“Pioneer” in French is pionnier.

A trailblazer whose new work makes a previously unfamiliar field easier for others to enter.

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

Example sentences with pionnier

De nombreux pionniers ont pris des risques pour innover.

Many pioneers took risks to innovate.

Tips for using pionnier

  • French commonly uses pionnier de before a field or development, as in pionnier de l'informatique.

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