English–French

“violin” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vjolɔ̃/

Example

Elle joue du violon tous les jours.

She plays the violin every day.

Illustration for violon (violin)

How to say “violin” in French

“Violin” in French is violon.

A small bowed string instrument whose four strings produce a clear melodic line.

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

Example sentences with violon

Il apprend le violon depuis un mois.

He has been learning the violin for a month.

Tips for using violon

  • Violon is masculine, so playing the instrument is expressed as jouer du violon, with du combining de and le.

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