English–French

“sheriff” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃeʁif/

Example

Nous avons vu le shérif au marché.

We saw the sheriff at the market.

Illustration for shérif (sheriff)

How to say “sheriff” in French

“Sheriff” in French is shérif.

A local law official with authority over arrests and a county jail.

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

Example sentences with shérif

Le shérif est chargé de faire respecter l'ordre.

The sheriff is tasked with enforcing order.

Tips for using shérif

  • In French, shérif usually names an American or other English-speaking institution rather than a generic local police officer.

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