article
/aʁ.tikl/masculine
The English phrase 'article' is translated into French as article.
In French, article is used to refer to a story, a report or an opinion piece.
Meaning: story, report, or opinion piece (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /aʁ.tikl/.
Did you know?
- The French word article is a doublet of the English word 'toe' via the French orteil. Both words originate from the Latin articulus, meaning a small joint.
- The word article is also used in French commerce to refer to a single item or a product for sale in a shop.
- A French journalist might describe an article de fond as a feature story, which literally translates to a 'bottom article' to imply depth.
Examples in context
- As-tu lu l'article ?Did you read the article?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has read the article.Tatoeba #4218227 by sacredceltic, translation #3826524 by CK
- Je rédige un article.I'm writing an article.This sentence is useful for stating that you are currently writing an article.Tatoeba #4595689 by sacredceltic, translation #5647188 by mailohilohi
- Ton article m'a déçu.Your article disappointed me.This sentence is useful for expressing that an article was disappointing.Tatoeba #8419429 by Aiji, translation #2432234 by AlanF_US
- C'est un article intéressantIt's an interesting article
- As-tu lu le dernier papier sur ce sujet ?Did you read the latest article on this topic?
- 169 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing a newspaper they found.
- GabrielRegarde cet article sur le climat.Look at this article about the climate.
- ChloéC'est un article très intéressant, Gabriel.It is a very interesting article, Gabriel.
- GabrielL'article est un peu trop long.The article is a bit too long.
- ChloéJe vais quand même le lire.I am going to read it anyway.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “article” translations and entries article, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
