casque
/kask/masculine
The English phrase 'headphones' is translated into French as casque. Wiktionary also lists écouteurs.
Meaning: pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| casque | /kask/ /kas/ |
masculine |
| écouteurs | masculine |
The term refers to a pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound.
How do you pronounce it?
/kask/
Did you know?
- The word casque is the same word French speakers use for a military helmet or a motorcycle helmet.
- The term écouteurs is a diminutive of the verb écouter, meaning 'to listen', making it literally 'little listeners'.
- The word casque was borrowed into French from the Spanish word casco.
Examples in context
- J'ai cassé mon casque.I broke my headphones.This sentence is useful for saying you broke your casque.Tatoeba #8447858 by Aiji, translation #7482323 by AlanF_US
- Ce casque ne fonctionne pas.These headphones don't work.This sentence is useful for saying this casque does not work.Tatoeba #2193720 by sacredceltic, translation #3457084 by AlanF_US
- J'utilise un casque sans fil.I'm using wireless headphones.This sentence is useful for saying you are using a wireless casque.Tatoeba #10543308 by lbdx, translation #8566290 by Smorrs
- Je cherche des casques audioI'm looking for headphones
- Est-ce que vous vendez des écouteurs?Do you sell headphones?
- J'ai des écouteurs sans filI have wireless earphones
- Je porte mon casque pour écouter de la musiqueI wear my headphones to listen to music
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are in a library.
- LucasTu as un casque pour moi ?Do you have a pair of headphones for me?
- ChloéOui, j'ai un casque de rechange.Yes, I have a spare pair of headphones.
- LucasMerci, c'est très gentil.Thanks, that's very kind.
- ChloéDe rien, Lucas.You're welcome, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “headphones” translations and entries casque, écouteurs, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries casque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
