English–French

“stairs” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛskalje/

Example

Je monte les escaliers tous les jours.

I go up the stairs every day.

Illustration for escalier (stairs)

How to say “stairs” in French

“Stairs” in French is escalier.

Built steps arranged as a vertical route inside or outside a building.

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

Example sentences with escalier

Elle a glissé dans les escaliers.

She slipped on the stairs.

Tips for using escalier

  • In everyday French, prendre l'escalier means using the stairs rather than taking an elevator.

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