English–French
“sea” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/mɛʁ/
Example
Nous allons à la mer demain.
We are going to the sea tomorrow.
How to say “sea” in French
“Sea” in French is mer.
The open salt-water world beyond the coast, reached where land gives way to the horizon.
Example sentences with mer
La mer est très calme ce matin.
The sea is very calm this morning.
Tips for using mer
- Aller à la mer usually means going to the seaside, while aller à la plage specifically means going to the beach.