English–French
“slave” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛsklav/
Example
Ne sois pas l'esclave de tes émotions.
Don't be a slave to your emotions.
How to say “slave” in French
“Slave” in French is esclave.
A person whose freedom and decisions are controlled by a master, whether literally or figuratively.
Example sentences with esclave
Il travaille comme un esclave pour payer ses dettes.
He works like a slave to pay his debts.
Tips for using esclave
- The construction être esclave de means being controlled by something, as in être esclave de ses émotions; de is required before the controlling force.