English–French
“referee” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/aʁbitʁ/
Example
L'arbitre n'a pas vu la faute.
The referee did not see the foul.
How to say “referee” in French
“Referee” in French is arbitre.
A neutral match official who applies the agreed rules, identifies fouls, and imposes penalties.
Example sentences with arbitre
L'arbitre a montré un carton rouge au joueur.
The referee showed the player a red card.
Tips for using arbitre
- Arbitre is masculine, so the usual form is un arbitre despite its final silent -e.