igloo
/i.ɡlu/masculine
The English word "igloo" is translated into French as igloo or iglou.
Meaning: Inuit snow house (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| igloo | /i.ɡlu/ | masculine |
| iglou | /i.ɡlu/ | masculine |
The term refers to an Inuit snow house.
Which one should you use?
Both igloo and iglou are masculine nouns used to describe the same structure.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /i.ɡlu/.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Tom a construit un igloo dans son jardin.Tom built an igloo in his backyard.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use igloo in a simple sentence.Tatoeba #5687672 by estherO, translation #5687558 by Hybrid
- Le guide nous montrait les igloos authentiques du Grand Nord.The guide was showing us the authentic igloos of the Great North.
- L'igloo est fait de neige.The igloo is made of snow.
- Ils dorment dans un petit igloo.They are sleeping in a small igloo.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a picture book about the Arctic.
- LucasRegarde cet igloo sur la photo !Look at this igloo in the photo!
- EmmaIl est très grand, l'igloo.The igloo is very big.
- LucasEst-ce qu'il est chaud à l'intérieur ?Is it warm inside?
- EmmaOui, c'est un abri efficace.Yes, it is an effective shelter.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “igloo” translations and entries igloo, iglou, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries igloo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
