English–French
“string” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/fisɛl/
Example
J'ai acheté une ficelle pour réparer la lampe.
I bought some string to repair the lamp.
How to say “string” in French
“String” in French is ficelle.
A hand-sized cord wound around an object, with the same idea extending to a simple device or a crafty ploy.
Example sentences with ficelle
Les ficelles du métier s'apprennent avec l'expérience.
The tricks of the trade are learned through experience.
Tips for using ficelle
- In food contexts, une ficelle can also mean a long, thin French loaf, so the context determines whether it means cord or bread.