English–French
“poison” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/pwazɔ̃/
Example
Attention, c'est du poison.
Careful, it's poison.
How to say “poison” in French
“Poison” in French is poison.
A substance whose entry into the body can cause illness or death, even in a small amount.
Example sentences with poison
Il a avalé du poison sans le savoir.
He swallowed poison without knowing it.
Tips for using poison
- Poison is the broad term for a harmful substance, whereas venin usually refers to animal venom delivered by a bite or sting.
Other French words for “poison”
Elle a empoisonné la soupe.
She poisoned the soup.