expert
/ɛk.spɛʁ/masculine
The French word for 'expert' is expert.
expert is used to describe a person with extensive knowledge or ability. It can also function as an adjective to describe someone who is extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable.
Meaning: person with extensive knowledge or ability (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular is expert, while the feminine singular is experte. For plural forms, use experts for masculine plural and expertes for feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɛk.spɛʁ/ and consists of two syllables.
When do people say it?
Depending on the specific nuance of expertise, other terms are common: Virtuose means 'virtuoso', Gourou means 'guru', Savant(e) means 'scholar' and Connaisseur/Connaisseuse means 'connoisseur'.
Did you know?
- Unlike in English where 'expert' is almost always a compliment, calling someone an expert in a sarcastic tone in French is a common way to mock someone's unsolicited advice.
- The word expert shares the same Latin root as the English word 'experience', coming from the Latin verb meaning 'to try' or 'to test'.
- In a legal context, an expert is often a court-appointed person whose testimony is used to clarify technical matters for a judge.
Examples in context
- Je ne suis pas un expert.I'm no expert.This sentence shows how to negate the word expert.Tatoeba #1752086 by Petrus, translation #869423 by CK
- Je me considérais expert.I fancied myself an expert.This sentence shows how to use expert to describe oneself.Tatoeba #8641775 by sacredceltic, translation #8641774 by sacredceltic
- C'est un expert à la fronde.He's an expert with a slingshot.This sentence shows how to use expert to describe someone's skill with a tool.Tatoeba #2158165 by sacredceltic, translation #2156384 by Hybrid
- Nous avons besoin d'un professionnel en informatique.We need a professional in computer science.
- Il est l'as de la cuisine.He is the ace of cooking.
- 50 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are discussing a technical problem at work.
- EmmaLucas, est-ce que tu es un expert en réseau ?Lucas, are you a network expert?
- LucasNon, je ne suis pas un expert, mais je peux aider.No, I am not an expert, but I can help.
- EmmaD'accord, on va appeler un expert alors.Okay, we will call an expert then.
- LucasC'est une bonne idée, Emma.That is a good idea, Emma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “expert” translations and entries expert, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries expert, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
