English–French

“snowflake” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/flokɔ̃/

Example

Les flocons tombent doucement.

The snowflakes are falling gently.

Illustration for flocon (snowflake)

How to say “snowflake” in French

“Snowflake” in French is flocon.

A delicate flake that drifts gently through the air or settles in a loose cluster.

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

Example sentences with flocon

Un flocon de neige est tombé sur mon nez.

A snowflake fell on my nose.

Tips for using flocon

  • In flocon de neige, de identifies the substance, while flocon d'avoine means an oat flake.

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