English–French
“swan” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/siɲ/
Example
Le cygne nage près de la rive.
The swan swims near the shore.
How to say “swan” in French
“Swan” in French is cygne.
A graceful long-necked bird floating near the bank while remaining able to fly from the water.
Example sentences with cygne
J'ai vu un cygne noir au bord du lac.
I saw a black swan by the lake.
Tips for using cygne
- The letters gn in cygne represent the /ɲ/ sound, as in many French words such as montagne.