English–French
“put on” in French
How to say “put on” in French
“Put on” in French is enfiler.
Something long or shaped for an opening passes through it, or a garment slips over the body into position.
Example sentences with enfiler
Elle a enfilé des gants avant de sortir.
She put on gloves before going out.
Tips for using enfiler
- The reflexive form s'enfiler can colloquially mean to consume something quickly, as in s'enfiler un sandwich.
Other French words for “put on”
Il revêt son manteau avant de sortir.
He puts on his coat before going out.
Aujourd'hui, je chausse des bottes.
Today, I put on boots.