Minecraft
/majn.kʁaft/feminine, masculine
The English phrase "minecraft" is translated into French as Minecraft.
Meaning: the game Minecraft (name)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Minecraft | /majn.kʁaft/ | feminine, masculine |
| minecraft | /majn.kʁaft/ |
The term refers to the video game Minecraft. While the name itself is used alone, it is often preceded by le jeu (the game) when being introduced in a sentence.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the verb jouer (to play) with the name of a video game, you must use the preposition à. For example, to say "to play Minecraft," you say jouer à Minecraft.
How do you pronounce it?
/majn.kʁaft/
Did you know?
- When a French speaker says they are crafter an item, they are using a verb built directly from the English noun, a common practice in French gaming culture that ignores formal grammar.
- The verb miner is used for mining blocks in Minecraft, but in a historical or military context, it means 'to lay mines' under a fortification.
- French players often refer to the game as a bac à sable, which literally means 'a sandbox' for children to play in.
Examples in context
- Jouons à Minecraft !Let's play Minecraft!Tatoeba #13757286 by Rovo, translation #5022999 by Lindoula
- Cesse de jouer à Minecraft !Stop playing Minecraft.Tatoeba #2226537 by sacredceltic, translation #2223781 by Hybrid
- Je ne comprends pas Minecraft.I don't understand Minecraft.Tatoeba #13961300 by Rovo, translation #13788973 by rul
- J'adore jouer à Minecraft avec mes amis!I love playing Minecraft with my friends!
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking in the living room about video games.
- EmmaTu veux jouer à Minecraft avec moi ?Do you want to play Minecraft with me?
- LucasOui, j'adore Minecraft.Yes, I love Minecraft.
- EmmaOn peut construire une maison dans Minecraft.We can build a house in Minecraft.
- LucasC'est une super idée, Emma.That is a great idea, Emma.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “minecraft” translations and entries Minecraft, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry Minecraft.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
