icône
/i.kon/feminine
The English word 'icon' is translated into French as icône.
In French, icône refers to a small picture or a computer icon.
Meaning: small picture, computer icon (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun icône is feminine. Therefore, any articles or adjectives used with it must also be in the feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /i.kon/.
Examples in context
- Cette célèbre actrice a également été une icône de la mode.This famous actress was also a fashion icon.This sentence shows how icône can refer to a fashion icon.Tatoeba #4245083 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #4239449 by Hybrid
- Cette fonction prend deux paramètres, le premier est le titre de la fenêtre, le second, le titre de l'icône.This function takes two parameters, the first one is the title of the window, the second one will be the title of the icon.This sentence uses icône in the context of a computer icon's title.Tatoeba #1385895 by sysko, translation #1385893 by sysko
- Ses fables ont fait de Hans Christian Andersen, le plus connu de tous les Danois du monde, une icône de la littérature mondiale.His fairy tales made Hans Christian Andersen, the most famous Dane in the world, an icon of world literature.This sentence demonstrates using icône to describe a literary icon.Tatoeba #1303946 by sacredceltic, translation #1304082 by al_ex_an_der
- L'icône de cette entreprise renvoie à son engagement envers l'innovation technologique.The icon of this company reflects its commitment to technological innovation.
- Coco Chanel est considérée comme une figure emblématique de l'industrie de la mode.Coco Chanel is regarded as an iconic figure in the fashion industry.
- Mon frère considère Johnny Hallyday comme son idole depuis toujours.My brother has considered Johnny Hallyday his idol since forever.
- René Lévesque est une figure de proue de la politique québécoise.René Lévesque is an iconic figure in Quebec politics.
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Example conversation
Gabriel is trying to find an app on his smartphone.
- LéaOù est l'icône de l'application ?Where is the app icon?
- GabrielElle est sur ton écran d'accueil.It is on your home screen.
- LéaAh, je vois l'icône maintenant !Ah, I see the icon now!
- GabrielC'est plus facile comme ça.It's easier this way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “icon” translations and entries icône, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.