English–French
“pistol” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pistolɛ/
Example
Il a trouvé un pistolet dans le parc.
He found a pistol in the park.
How to say “pistol” in French
“Pistol” in French is pistolet.
A small gun held in one hand, with a short barrel and a limited practical range.
Example sentences with pistolet
Au stand de tir, il préfère tirer avec un pistolet plutôt qu'avec un fusil.
At the shooting range, he prefers to shoot with a pistol rather than a rifle.
Tips for using pistolet
- French pistolet closely matches English pistol in meaning, but its final t is pronounced.