incorrect
/ɛ̃.kɔ.ʁɛkt/
The French word for "incorrect" is incorrect.
In formal contexts, if you wish to suggest that something is merely not entirely precise rather than completely wrong, the word inexact may be used as a more nuanced alternative.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Acadian French, the phrase pas juste is often used to mean incorrect.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the feminine form incorrecte for feminine singular nouns, the masculine plural form incorrects for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form incorrectes for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɛ̃.kɔ.ʁɛkt/
Did you know?
- The French language has a specific term, coquille, to describe a tiny 'incorrect' typographical error in a printed text, literally meaning 'seashell'.
- While an English speaker might say a person is 'incorrect' to mean they are wrong, in French, calling someone incorrect suggests they have failed to follow the rules of etiquette or politeness.
- If someone is being 'incorrect' in the sense of being rude, a French speaker might describe them as mal élevé, which literally translates to 'badly raised'.
Examples in context
- Ce calcul est incorrect.This calculation is incorrect.This sentence is useful for describing an incorrect calculation.Tatoeba #8027050 by Aiji, translation #7742663 by AlanF_US
- Le rapport est incorrect.The report is incorrect.This sentence is useful for describing an incorrect report.Tatoeba #5626911 by Aiji, translation #4496948 by CK
- Barrez les mots incorrects.Cross out the incorrect words.This sentence is useful for instructing someone to cross out incorrect words.Tatoeba #128824 by sacredceltic, translation #271586 by CK
- L'information que vous avez donnée est incorrecte.The information you provided is incorrect.
- Votre déclaration est inexacte.Your statement is inaccurate.
- Cette hypothèse n'est pas valide.This hypothesis is not valid.
- Les informations fournies sont fausses.The provided information is false.
- Ce n'est pas ça, tu as tout faux.That's not it, you got it all wrong.
- Ce n'est pas correct, il manque des informations.This is not right, some information is missing.
- Tu es complètement hors sujet, ça n'a rien à voir.You're completely off, it has nothing to do with it.
- Ta réponse n'est pas précise, peux-tu donner plus de détails ?Your answer is not accurate, can you provide more details?
- Ta réponse est pas bonne, essaie encore.Your answer is incorrect, try again.
- Ce que tu as dit n'est pas juste, essaie de t'exprimer clairement.What you said is incorrect, try to express yourself clearly.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are checking a homework assignment together.
- NathanRegarde, cette réponse est incorrecte.Look, this answer is incorrect.
- EmmaAh oui, je me suis trompée.Oh yes, I made a mistake.
- NathanL'orthographe est aussi incorrecte ici.The spelling is also incorrect here.
- EmmaMerci, Nathan, je vais corriger ça.Thank you, Nathan, I will fix that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry incorrect, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
