English–French

“sin” in French

French

Alsopécher

Pronunciation

IPA/peʃe/

Example

C'est un péché de mentir.

It is a sin to lie.

Illustration for péché (sin)

How to say “sin” in French

“Sin” in French is péché.

A moral boundary crossed through an act judged wrong by conscience or religious rules.

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

Example sentences with péché

Il a avoué son péché.

He confessed his sin.

Tips for using péché

  • Péché is masculine, so the ordinary article is un péché, and péché mignon means a small indulgence rather than a literal sin.

Other French words for “sin”

Il a péché hier.

He sinned yesterday.

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