English–French

“scarf” in French

French

Alsoécharpe

Pronunciation

IPA/fulaʁ/

Example

Elle met un foulard autour du cou.

She puts a scarf around her neck.

Illustration for foulard (scarf)

How to say “scarf” in French

“Scarf” in French is foulard.

A thin square or rectangular fabric accent, worn tied rather than wrapped as a heavy winter scarf.

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

Example sentences with foulard

Il porte toujours un foulard quand il fait froid.

He always wears a scarf when it's cold.

Tips for using foulard

  • Unlike écharpe, foulard commonly suggests a light decorative accessory rather than a long scarf mainly used for warmth.

Other French words for “scarf”

Mets ton écharpe, il fait froid.

Put on your scarf, it's cold.

“scarf” in other languages