English–French

“sweat” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɥe/

Example

En été, je sue beaucoup.

I sweat a lot in summer.

Illustration for suer (sweat)

How to say “sweat” in French

“Sweat” in French is suer.

Sweat seeping through the skin during heat, exertion, or strong emotion.

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

Example sentences with suer

Après la course, il sue comme un bœuf.

After the race, he sweats like an ox.

Tips for using suer

  • The present forms je sue, tu sues, il sue, and ils suent are pronounced alike despite their different spellings.

Other French words for “sweat”

La sueur coule quand il fait chaud.

Sweat drips when it's hot.

Il transpire beaucoup quand il fait chaud.

He sweats a lot when it's hot.

La transpiration me gêne en été.

My sweat bothers me in summer.

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