English–French

“register” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəʒistʁ/

Example

Il utilise un registre familier avec ses amis.

He uses an informal register with his friends.

Illustration for registre (register)

How to say “register” in French

“Register” in French is registre.

A language setting that shifts from close and casual to distant and formal with the situation.

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

Example sentences with registre

Le journaliste a choisi un registre neutre pour cet article.

The journalist chose a neutral register for this article.

Tips for using registre

  • Registre is masculine, so the usual phrase is un registre familier, not une registre familier.

Other French words for “register”

Il faut immatriculer la voiture avant de la vendre.

The car must be registered before it is sold.

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