coupon
/ku.pɔ̃/masculine
The English word "coupon" can be translated into French as coupon or bon.
Meaning: voucher which offers a discount on a particular product (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| coupon | /ku.pɔ̃/ | masculine |
| bon | /bɔ̃/ /bɔ.n‿/ |
masculine |
Both words refer to a voucher that offers a discount on a product. It is very common to use the phrase coupon de réduction to specify that a coupon is specifically for a discount.
Which one should you use?
While coupon is typically used for specific marketing discounts, bon is a more general term for a voucher, ticket or anything that grants a right to something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of coupon is coupons and the plural of bon is bons. Both words are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ku.pɔ̃/
Did you know?
- The word coupon is also used in French to describe a length of fabric cut from a bolt of cloth, not just a discount voucher.
- In the context of bonds and finance, a coupon refers to the interest payment, mirroring the old practice of clipping physical coupons from bond certificates to collect payment.
- The French word bon is a direct relative of the English word 'bonus'. Both stem from the Latin word bonus, meaning 'good'.
Examples in context
- J'ai un coupon de réduction.I have a discount coupon.This sentence is useful for expressing that you possess a coupon.Tatoeba #11942682 by lbdx, translation #6710751 by CK
- Ce bon ne peut être échangé qu'en magasin.This coupon can only be redeemed in-store.This sentence is useful for explaining that a bon is only redeemable in a shop.Tatoeba #13023296 by lbdx, translation #10162282 by ddnktr
- Désolé, monsieur, mais ce bon n'est plus valable.Sorry, sir, but this coupon is expired.This sentence is useful for stating that a bon is no longer valid.Tatoeba #13215510 by lbdx, translation #11672345 by ddnktr
- Tu as un bon de réduction pour ce magasin ?Do you have a coupon for this store?
- Je cherche des coupons de réduction.I'm looking for coupons.
- Tu peux me donner ton coupon pour ce repas ?Can you give me your coupon for this meal?
- N'oublie pas d'utiliser ton bon lors de ton achat.Don't forget to use your coupon during your purchase.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are at a grocery store looking at prices.
- HugoTu as un coupon pour ce chocolat ?Do you have a coupon for this chocolate?
- EmmaNon, je n'ai pas de coupon.No, I don't have a coupon.
- HugoC'est dommage, le coupon réduit beaucoup le prix.That's a shame, the coupon reduces the price a lot.
- EmmaRegarde, j'ai trouvé un coupon dans le journal !Look, I found a coupon in the newspaper!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coupon” translations and entries coupon, bon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
