English–French
“skeleton” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/skəlɛt/
Example
Le squelette humain est composé d'os.
The human skeleton is made up of bones.
How to say “skeleton” in French
“Skeleton” in French is squelette.
A rigid inner framework of bones supports a body and, figuratively, the essential structure of a thing.
Example sentences with squelette
Le squelette humain protège les organes internes.
The human skeleton protects the internal organs.
Tips for using squelette
- Squelette is masculine, so the forms are un squelette and le squelette, including in figurative phrases such as le squelette d'un projet.