English–French

“spectator” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/spɛktatœʁ/

Example

Les spectateurs ont applaudi à la fin du spectacle.

The spectators applauded at the end of the show.

Illustration for spectateur (spectator)

How to say “spectator” in French

“Spectator” in French is spectateur.

A person watching events unfold from a place among the audience.

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

Example sentences with spectateur

Un spectateur au premier rang a levé la main.

A front-row spectator raised their hand.

Tips for using spectateur

  • For television viewers, French commonly uses téléspectateur, while spectateur usually suggests attendance at a show, film, or sporting event.

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