English–French

“safe” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔfʁəfɔʁ/

Example

Où as-tu mis les clés ? Elles sont dans le coffre-fort.

Where did you put the keys? They're in the safe.

Illustration for coffre-fort (safe)

How to say “safe” in French

“Safe” in French is coffre-fort.

A locked, heavy metal box or cabinet that keeps valuables and important papers secure.

Full entry for coffre-fort: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with coffre-fort

Il faut verrouiller le coffre-fort avant de partir.

It is necessary to lock the safe before leaving.

Tips for using coffre-fort

  • The noun is masculine: un coffre-fort, and both parts take plural marking in des coffres-forts.

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