English–French

“pure” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pyʁ/

Example

L'eau est pure.

The water is pure.

Illustration for pur (pure)

How to say “pure” in French

“Pure” in French is pur.

A clear, undiluted form in which a substance or an inner quality shows its original nature.

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

Example sentences with pur

Il a un cœur pur.

He has a pure heart.

Tips for using pur

  • The final r in pur is pronounced, and its vowel is the rounded French u rather than the sound in English pure.

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