English–French
“torch” in French
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.
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.

