English–French

“random” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/aleatwaʁ/

Example

Le tirage est aléatoire.

The draw is random.

Illustration for aléatoire (random)

How to say “random” in French

“Random” in French is aléatoire.

A process in which chance selects the outcome, making precise prediction impossible.

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

Example sentences with aléatoire

On a fait un choix aléatoire.

We made a random choice.

Tips for using aléatoire

  • Au hasard is a common everyday alternative in many contexts, while aléatoire is especially frequent in formal, scientific, and technical language.

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