English–French
“sling” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/fʁɔ̃d/
Example
Il a lancé une pierre avec sa fronde.
He threw a stone with his sling.
How to say “sling” in French
“Sling” in French is fronde.
A pouch and band launch a stone, while a compact group directs its force against a higher authority.
Example sentences with fronde
Une poignée d'élus a déclenché la fronde au sein du comité.
A handful of elected officials sparked the revolt within the committee.
Tips for using fronde
- Fronde is feminine, so the article is une; une fronde contre X signals organized opposition to an authority rather than a private complaint.