Godzilla
masculine
The phrase "godzilla" is translated into French as Godzilla.
Godzilla refers to the Japanese science-fiction monster.
Meaning: Japanese science-fiction monster (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The word monstre in Godzilla est un monstre shares a root with the English 'monster', but in French, it can also be used colloquially to describe someone with a legendary skill in a particular field.
- If a French speaker describes a situation as un Godzilla, they might be using the name as a metaphor for an unstoppable force of destruction in a non-cinematic context.
- While Godzilla is the name, French cinema historians often use the Japanese loanword kaiju to categorize the specific scale and style of the creature.
Examples in context
- Jamais, au grand jamais, Godzilla ne détruira le Palais Impérial ni les panneaux d'affichage des entreprises sponsors.Godzilla will never ever destroy the Imperial Palace nor the signboards of the sponsoring companies.This sentence is useful for illustrating the use of Godzilla in a context of destruction.Tatoeba #777517 by U2FS, translation #581845 by xtofu80
- J'adore le film avec Godzilla.I love the movie with Godzilla.
- Godzilla est un monstre très puissant.Godzilla is a very powerful monster.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a movie at a cafe.
- GabrielTu as vu le nouveau film de Godzilla ?Have you seen the new Godzilla movie?
- EmmaNon, mais j'ai hâte de le voir.No, but I can't wait to see it.
- GabrielIl est vraiment impressionnant, ce Godzilla.This Godzilla is truly impressive.
- EmmaOn ira au cinéma ensemble samedi ?Shall we go to the cinema together on Saturday?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “godzilla” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
