English–French

“saddle” in French

French

Alsoseller

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛl/

Example

La selle du vélo est trop dure.

The bicycle saddle is too hard.

Illustration for selle (saddle)

How to say “saddle” in French

“Saddle” in French is selle.

A shaped seat that supports a rider on a horse or bicycle; in medical language, the body's expelled waste.

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

Example sentences with selle

Il faut changer la selle si elle est usée.

You need to change the saddle if it is worn.

Tips for using selle

  • Selle is feminine, so standard phrases use une selle and la selle, and its final e is silent in pronunciation.

Other French words for “saddle”

Je selle le cheval avant de partir.

I saddle the horse before leaving.

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