English–French
“pirate” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/piʁat/
Example
Le pirate a pris notre bateau.
The pirate took our boat.
How to say “pirate” in French
“Pirate” in French is pirate.
A sea raider who turns an ordinary voyage into an armed seizure of the ship's goods.
Example sentences with pirate
Les enfants ont acheté un chapeau de pirate pour se déguiser.
The children bought a pirate hat to dress up.
Tips for using pirate
- In modern French, pirate can also describe someone who illegally copies software or media, so context distinguishes this sense from the maritime one.