English–French
“pun” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kalɑ̃buʁ/
Example
Ton calembour m'a fait sourire.
Your pun made me smile.
How to say “pun” in French
“Pun” in French is calembour.
Two possible interpretations meet in the same wording, turning a surprising connection into a joke.
Example sentences with calembour
Son calembour a détendu l'atmosphère.
His pun relaxed the atmosphere.
Tips for using calembour
- French commonly uses faire un calembour for making a pun, rather than translating the English pattern make a pun word for word.