lanière
/la.njɛʁ/feminine
The English word "lanyard" is translated into French as lanière. Wiktionary also lists dragonne.
Meaning: cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lanière | /la.njɛʁ/ | feminine |
| dragonne | /dʁa.ɡɔn/ | feminine |
A lanyard is a cord worn around the neck, shoulder or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried. When referring specifically to an ID lanyard worn around the neck, French speakers often use the phrase tour de cou.
Which one should you use?
Use lanière for a more general strap or a thin strip of material used as a lanyard, often for ID badges or equipment. The term dragonne is also a feminine noun used for this purpose.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both lanière and dragonne are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/la.njɛʁ/
Did you know?
- The word dragonne is used for lanyards because it shares a root with 'dragon'. Historically, it referred to the loops on the hilts of swords used by 'dragoons', who were a specific type of cavalry soldier.
- While lanière is a general term for a strap, it is also the word used in French for a 'strip' of leather or fabric in a craft context, and it can refer to a 'slice' of meat in cooking.
- The origins of lanière trace back to Frankish, the language of the Germanic tribes that settled in Gaul.
Examples in context
- J'ai besoin d'un cordon porte-badge pour l'événement.I need a lanyard for the event.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are at an office preparing for a conference.
- ChloéGabriel, as-tu vu ma lanière pour mon pass ?Gabriel, have you seen my lanyard for my pass?
- GabrielNon, mais elle est sur ton bureau.No, but it is on your desk.
- ChloéAh, merci ! Elle est bleue.Ah, thanks! It is blue.
- GabrielDe rien, Chloé.You're welcome, Chloé.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lanyard” translations and entries lanière, dragonne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lanière, CC BY-SA 4.0.
