English–French

“umbrella” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁaplɥi/

Example

N'oublie pas ton parapluie, il va pleuvoir.

Don't forget your umbrella; it's going to rain.

Illustration for parapluie (umbrella)

How to say “umbrella” in French

“Umbrella” in French is parapluie.

A handheld canopy that opens above the body to block falling rain.

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

Example sentences with parapluie

Elle a ouvert son parapluie dans la rue.

She opened her umbrella in the street.

Tips for using parapluie

  • Parapluie is masculine, so standard forms include un parapluie and ce parapluie.

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