English–French
“scratch” in French
How to say “scratch” in French
“Scratch” in French is gratter.
A nail, hand, or tool drags across a surface, either easing an itch or leaving a visible mark.
Example sentences with gratter
Elle se gratte la tête en lisant le mode d'emploi.
She scratches her head while reading the instructions.
Tips for using gratter
- For an itch, French normally uses the pronominal form se gratter, as in Il se gratte le bras.
Other French words for “scratch”
Attention, le chien peut griffer si tu t'approches.
Watch out, the dog may scratch if you come close.