English–French

“torch” in French

French

Alsobrandon · flambeau

Pronunciation

IPA/tɔʁʃ/

Example

La torche olympique passe de main en main.

The Olympic torch is passed from hand to hand.

Illustration for torche (torch)

How to say “torch” in French

“Torch” in French is torche.

A hand-held bundle with a flame at its end, carried to cast light.

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

Example sentences with torche

J'ai allumé une torche pour chercher dans le grenier.

I lit a torch to search in the attic.

Tips for using torche

  • French torche usually means a flaming torch, while a portable electric flashlight is a lampe de poche.

Other French words for “torch”

La nuit, il portait un brandon pour éclairer le chemin.

At night, he carried a torch to light the way.

On a porté le flambeau pendant la procession.

The torch was carried during the procession.

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