English–French

“spooky” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sinistʁ/

Example

Cette maison a un air sinistre.

This house has a spooky feel.

Illustration for sinistre (spooky)

How to say “spooky” in French

“Spooky” in French is sinistre.

A gloomy setting that makes hidden danger feel close.

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

Example sentences with sinistre

Le vieil homme avait un sourire sinistre.

The old man had a sinister smile.

Tips for using sinistre

  • In insurance, un sinistre names a loss or damaging event, so the article and sentence role distinguish this noun from the adjective.

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