English–French

“spirit” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛspʁi/

Example

Son esprit est calme.

His spirit is calm.

Illustration for esprit (spirit)

How to say “spirit” in French

“Spirit” in French is esprit.

A quick, finely tuned mind that catches connections and produces an apt idea or reply.

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

Example sentences with esprit

Elle a toujours de l'esprit en réunion.

She is always witty in meetings.

Tips for using esprit

  • In avoir de l'esprit, de l'esprit means wit or cleverness, while esprit has broader meanings such as mind or spirit in other contexts.

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