English–French
“spark” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/etɛ̃sɛl/
Example
Une étincelle a mis le feu au chiffon.
A spark set fire to the rag.
How to say “spark” in French
“Spark” in French is étincelle.
A tiny glowing particle flying from a flame, or the first spark that sets an idea or event in motion.
Example sentences with étincelle
Une étincelle d'espoir est née.
A spark of hope was born.
Tips for using étincelle
- Étincelle is feminine, so the noun takes une; in une étincelle de ..., de introduces the feeling or quality that begins.