English–French

“pregnant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃sɛ̃t/

Example

Elle est enceinte.

She is pregnant.

Illustration for enceinte (pregnant)

How to say “pregnant” in French

“Pregnant” in French is enceinte.

A pregnant woman's body forming a protective enclosure around a developing baby.

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

Example sentences with enceinte

Elle est enceinte de cinq mois.

She is five months pregnant.

Tips for using enceinte

  • French uses être enceinte, not avoir enceinte, to state that a woman is pregnant.

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