English–French

“roll” in French

French

Alsorouleau

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁule/

Example

La balle roule sous la table.

The ball rolls under the table.

Illustration for rouler (roll)

How to say “roll” in French

“Roll” in French is rouler.

Rotation makes an object progress or gathers flexible material into a rounded form, and the same motion describes movement by vehicle.

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

Example sentences with rouler

Une noix roule sur le chemin.

A walnut rolls on the path.

Tips for using rouler

  • The colloquial expression se faire rouler means to be conned, showing a figurative use that is not predictable from the physical motion alone.

Other French words for “roll”

Il reste un rouleau de papier toilette.

There is still a roll of toilet paper left.

“roll” in other languages