English–French

“sword” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/epe/

Example

Il a trouvé une épée dans le grenier.

He found a sword in the attic.

Illustration for épée (sword)

How to say “sword” in French

“Sword” in French is épée.

A fencing sword with a substantial pointed blade, imagined thrusting forward to score on any part of the opponent's body.

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

Example sentences with épée

Le petit garçon brandit une épée en mousse.

The little boy brandishes a foam sword.

Tips for using épée

  • Épée is feminine, so standard forms include une épée and cette épée.

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