English–French

“planet” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/planɛt/

Example

Notre planète est en danger à cause du changement climatique.

Our planet is in danger because of climate change.

Illustration for planète (planet)

How to say “planet” in French

“Planet” in French is planète.

A round body travels independently around a star, like a world-sized ball in space.

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

Example sentences with planète

On rêve d'envoyer des humains sur une autre planète.

We dream of sending humans to another planet.

Tips for using planète

  • Planète is feminine, so the definite article is la, and notre planète often refers specifically to Earth in environmental contexts.

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