English–French
“portrait” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pɔʁtʁɛ/
Example
C'est un portrait de ma grand-mère.
It is a portrait of my grandmother.
How to say “portrait” in French
“Portrait” in French is portrait.
A visual likeness of one person, usually organized around the head and face, whether artistic or photographic.
Example sentences with portrait
Elle a accroché un portrait de ses enfants dans le salon.
She hung a portrait of her children in the living room.
Tips for using portrait
- In social-media contexts, photo de profil is the usual term for a profile picture, while portrait has a more artistic or formal tone.