English–French

“riddle” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dəvinɛt/

Example

Tu connais une devinette ?

Do you know a riddle?

Illustration for devinette (riddle)

How to say “riddle” in French

“Riddle” in French is devinette.

A short question that hides its answer behind a clue and invites playful reasoning.

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

Example sentences with devinette

Les enfants aiment les devinettes.

Children like riddles.

Tips for using devinette

  • Devinette is feminine, so the usual phrase is une devinette, as in Tu connais une devinette ?

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