miracle
/mi.ʁakl/masculine
The French word for miracle is miracle.
The word miracle is a masculine noun used to describe a wonderful event that is attributed to supernatural powers.
Meaning: wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, add an 's' to the end of the word to get miracles, though this 's' is silent when spoken.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /mi.ʁakl/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word miracle shares a common ancestor with the Old French word mirail, which meant 'mirror'.
- In French literature, the 'miracle' is often contrasted with prodige, where a prodige is a wonder of nature or human skill and a miracle is strictly supernatural.
- In French, the phrase faire un miracle can be used ironically to describe someone who manages to do something they are usually terrible at.
Examples in context
- C'est un miracle !It's a miracle!This sentence shows how to express that something is a miracle using miracle.Tatoeba #1911699 by sacredceltic, translation #1901582 by Spamster
- Il me faut un miracle.I need a miracle.This sentence demonstrates how to express a need for a miracle using miracle.Tatoeba #7763069 by sacredceltic, translation #2387452 by CK
- C'était un vrai miracle.It was nothing less than a miracle.This sentence shows how to describe a true miracle using miracle.Tatoeba #488980 by sacredceltic, translation #42634 by CK
- 58 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are discussing a recent medical recovery.
- ManonLe patient va mieux aujourd'hui.The patient is doing better today.
- GabrielC'est un véritable miracle, Manon.It is a true miracle, Manon.
- ManonJe suis tellement soulagée.I am so relieved.
- GabrielTout le monde est heureux pour lui.Everyone is happy for him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “miracle” translations and entries miracle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries miracle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
