couronne
/ku.ʁɔn/feminine
The French word for crown is couronne.
The word couronne is used for both a royal headdress and a circular wreath, such as a crown of flowers.
Meaning: royal headdress (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of couronne is couronnes. The noun is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ku.ʁɔn/
Did you know?
- The word couronne descends from the Ancient Greek κορώνη, which originally referred to a small bird's beak.
- In French geography, la couronne refers to the suburban belt or 'crown' surrounding a major city like Paris.
- The French use couronne to describe the circular top of a head of cauliflower or broccoli.
Examples in context
- Regardes-tu une couronne ?Are you looking at a crown?This sentence is useful for practicing the use of couronne in a question.Tatoeba #3308684 by Malape, translation #4563358 by mailohilohi
- La couronne de la Reine était d'or.The Queen's crown was made of gold.This sentence shows how to describe the material of a couronne.Tatoeba #1741351 by sacredceltic, translation #522633 by blay_paul
- Mayuko portait une couronne de fleurs.Mayuko wore a flower crown.This sentence illustrates how couronne is used to describe a wreath of flowers.Tatoeba #13473 by Julien_PDC, translation #32384 by AnneWy
- La Couronne est un symbole de pouvoir et d'autorité.The crown is a symbol of power and authority.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are visiting a museum.
- LucasRegarde cette magnifique couronne !Look at this magnificent crown!
- ChloéOui, elle est vraiment impressionnante.Yes, it is truly impressive.
- LucasPenses-tu qu'elle soit en or ?Do you think it is made of gold?
- ChloéIl semble que oui, Lucas.It seems so, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crown” translations and entries couronne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries couronne, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
