English–French

“pope” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pap/

Example

Le pape a béni la foule.

The pope blessed the crowd.

Illustration for pape (pope)

How to say “pope” in French

“Pope” in French is pape.

The bishop of Rome seen as the visible head of Roman Catholic life and unity.

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

Example sentences with pape

Dimanche, la messe du pape a été retransmise à la télévision.

On Sunday, the Pope's Mass was broadcast on television.

Tips for using pape

  • Pape is masculine despite its final e, so the usual form is le pape, not la pape.

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