English–French

“sedan” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛʁlin/

Example

Sa famille possède une berline depuis dix ans.

His family has owned a sedan for a decade.

Illustration for berline (sedan)

How to say “sedan” in French

“Sedan” in French is berline.

A closed passenger car with a distinct trunk behind the cabin.

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

Example sentences with berline

La famille a choisi une berline familiale pour les longs trajets.

The family chose a family sedan for long trips.

Tips for using berline

  • Berline is feminine, so the usual article is une berline, and the term is more specific and formal than voiture.

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