English–French

“star” in French

French

Alsostar · astre · étoiler

Pronunciation

IPA/etwal/

Example

On voit une étoile ce soir.

A star is visible tonight.

Illustration for étoile (star)

How to say “star” in French

“Star” in French is étoile.

A bright point that stands out in the sky or among people.

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

Example sentences with étoile

J'ai fait un vœu en voyant une étoile filante.

I made a wish upon seeing a shooting star.

Tips for using étoile

  • Étoile is feminine, so the usual form is une étoile, including when it means a famous person.

Other French words for “star”

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star

feminine nounstar

Il veut devenir une star.

He wants to become a star.

La nuit, un astre brille dans le ciel.

At night, a star shines in the sky.

Tu étoiles cette photo ?

Do you star this photo?

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