English–French

“samba” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɑ̃ba/

Example

Elle danse la samba.

She dances the samba.

Illustration for samba (samba)

How to say “samba” in French

“Samba” in French is samba.

A syncopated Brazilian pulse of percussion, swaying hips, and lively steps, both heard and danced.

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

Example sentences with samba

Nous écoutons de la samba.

We listen to samba.

Tips for using samba

  • In French, samba is feminine, so the standard phrase is danser la samba.

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