English–French
“return” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁətuʁ/
Example
À ton retour, appelle-moi.
When you get back, call me.
How to say “return” in French
“Return” in French is retour.
A loop bringing a person or an object back to its point of departure or possession.
Example sentences with retour
Elle sera de retour demain matin.
She will be back tomorrow morning.
Tips for using retour
- The preposition changes the relation: retour à Paris means a return to Paris, while retour de Paris means a return from Paris.
Other French words for “return”
J'ai demandé le renvoi du colis.
I asked for the package to be returned.
N'oublie pas de restituer la clé avant de partir.
Don't forget to return the key before leaving.
La restitution du livre est prévue demain.
The book is scheduled to be returned tomorrow.