English–French

“rag” in French

French

Alsohaillon

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃifɔ̃/

Example

Donne-moi un chiffon pour essuyer le sol.

Give me a rag to wipe the floor.

Illustration for chiffon (rag)

How to say “rag” in French

“Rag” in French is chiffon.

A small, worn cloth moved across a surface to lift dirt or moisture.

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

Example sentences with chiffon

J'ai trouvé un chiffon sale dans la poche.

I found a dirty rag in the pocket.

Tips for using chiffon

  • Chiffon is masculine, so the usual form is un chiffon, as in un chiffon propre.

Other French words for “rag”

Ce vieux manteau n'est qu'un haillon.

This old coat is nothing but a rag.

“rag” in other languages