English–French

“read” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/liʁ/

Example

Je lis un livre avant de dormir.

I read a book before going to bed.

Illustration for lire (read)

How to say “read” in French

“Read” in French is lire.

A mind gathers meaning while the eyes or voice moves along written signs.

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

Example sentences with lire

Je peux lire ton message tout de suite.

I can read your message right away.

Tips for using lire

  • The past participle is lu, pronounced /ly/, and appears in J'ai lu for a completed reading.

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