English–French
“wild” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sovaʒ/
Example
J'ai vu un renard sauvage près du champ.
I saw a wild fox near the field.
How to say “wild” in French
“Wild” in French is sauvage.
A fox, flower, or landscape left to natural life rather than shaped or managed by people.
Example sentences with sauvage
On a cueilli des plantes sauvages au bord de la rivière.
We picked wild plants along the river.
Tips for using sauvage
- With a person, sauvage can suggest uncivilized or rough behavior and may sound insulting, unlike its neutral use for wildlife and landscapes.