English–French
“stranger” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃kony/
Example
Un inconnu m'a aidé hier.
A stranger helped me yesterday.
How to say “stranger” in French
“Stranger” in French is inconnu.
A face in the crowd whose name and personal identity are not known.
Example sentences with inconnu
Elle a ignoré un inconnu qui l'appelait.
She ignored a stranger who was calling her.
Tips for using inconnu
- The noun is un inconnu for a man and une inconnue for a woman, with the same gender distinction in the plural.