English–French

“word” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mo/

Example

Je ne comprends pas ce mot.

I don't understand this word.

Illustration for mot (word)

How to say “word” in French

“Word” in French is mot.

A compact packet of sound or writing that carries a piece of meaning.

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

Example sentences with mot

Elle a trouvé le bon mot pour le décrire.

She found the right word to describe it.

Tips for using mot

  • In dire un mot, mot can mean 'a word' or 'a few words', so the phrase does not always refer to one lexical item.

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