English–French

“poet” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/poɛt/

Example

J'ai rencontré un poète hier.

I met a poet yesterday.

Illustration for poète (poet)

How to say “poet” in French

“Poet” in French is poète.

A person who compresses thought and feeling into carefully shaped, rhythmic language.

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

Example sentences with poète

Le poète a publié un nouveau recueil.

The poet published a new collection.

Tips for using poète

  • In French, poète can describe a person with notably imaginative or expressive language, sometimes sincerely and sometimes ironically.

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