mafia
/ma.fja/feminine
The French word for "mafia" is mafia.
mafia refers to a crime syndicate.
Meaning: a crime syndicate (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
mafia is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ma.fja/ and it has two syllables.
Did you know?
- French speakers may use the term le parrain to refer to a mafia boss, which is the same word used for a religious godfather.
- In French, the term mafia is often used metaphorically to describe any large, secretive organization, such as a corrupt political party or a powerful corporate group.
- When discussing the Italian mafia, French writers often use the word omertà instead of translating it, as the concept of a 'code of silence' is seen as an intrinsic part of the mafia identity.
Examples in context
- J'ai la mafia après moi.I've got the mafia looking for me.This sentence shows how to use mafia to describe someone being pursued.Tatoeba #2126891 by sysko, translation #9105331 by Lebensfreude
- Un magistrat a été assassiné par la mafia.A magistrate was assassinated by the mafia.This sentence demonstrates the use of mafia in a sentence about an assassination.Tatoeba #3114726 by Blabla, translation #12317387 by Miktsoanit
- En Allemagne, la mafia italienne est un problème sous-estimé.In Germany, the Italian mafia is an underestimated problem.This sentence shows how to refer to the Italian mafiaTatoeba #755780 by Aiji, translation #755890 by Aeetlrcreejl
- Les autorités luttent contre l'expansion de la mafia dans la région.The authorities are fighting against the expansion of the mafia in the region.
- Les caïds locaux contrôlent toute la ville.The local mafia bosses control the entire city.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are watching a crime documentary on TV.
- HugoLa mafia contrôle cette ville.The mafia controls this city.
- ManonC'est vraiment terrifiant, cette mafia.This mafia is truly terrifying.
- HugoLe film montre comment la mafia fonctionne.The movie shows how the mafia works.
- ManonElle semble très puissante dans ce film.It seems very powerful in this movie.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mafia” translations and entries mafia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
