English–French

“role model” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/modɛl/

Example

Il est un modèle pour les jeunes.

He is a role model for young people.

Illustration for modèle (role model)

How to say “role model” in French

“Role model” in French is modèle.

A concrete example held up as a pattern for making, judging, or imitating.

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

Example sentences with modèle

C'est un modèle de patience.

It is a model of patience.

Tips for using modèle

  • For a person displaying clothes, mannequin is often more precise than modèle; modèle also means a scale model in modèle réduit.

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