French Conversation · Level 3
88 words
French word
piano
Pronunciation
IPA/pjano/
Meaning
- masculine nounpiano
Example
Le piano est dans le salon.
The piano is in the living room.
More examples
Elle suit un cours de piano le mercredi.
She takes a piano lesson on Wednesdays.
Core concept
A keyboard instrument in which pressed keys send hammers against strings, allowing soft and loud shades of sound.
Common phrases
jouer du piano
play the piano
cours de piano
piano lesson
Similar words
guitare: A portable string instrument played by plucking with the fingers or a pick.
violon: A small bowed string instrument known for its high, slender sound.
batterie: A set of percussion instruments played with sticks to create rhythms.
instrument: A general term for any tool used to produce sound.
Definition in French
Instrument de musique à clavier dont les touches actionnent des marteaux qui frappent des cordes, produisant des sons de nuances variées.
Word origin
The French noun piano is a shortening of Italian pianoforte, formed from piano 'soft' and forte 'strong' to describe its dynamic range.
Usage tips
- French uses the masculine article le, as in le piano, and the usual expression for playing it is jouer du piano.