English–French
“tear” in French
How to say “tear” in French
“Tear” in French is larme.
A drop of eye fluid that can mark sadness, tenderness, or another strong feeling.
Example sentences with larme
Elle a retenu ses larmes pendant toute la cérémonie.
She held back her tears throughout the ceremony.
Tips for using larme
- In expressions such as avoir les larmes aux yeux, the plural often describes tears gathered in the eyes rather than tears already falling.
Other French words for “tear”
Fais attention, tu vas déchirer ton pantalon.
Be careful, you're going to tear your pants.