lune
/lyn/feminine
lune is the French word for moon.
lune refers to the natural satellite of planet Earth. It can be used as a common noun or as a proper name when referring specifically to Earth's moon.
Meaning: the natural satellite of planet Earth (noun)
Which one should you use?
When you are referring specifically to the Earth's natural satellite as a proper noun, the word is often capitalized as Lune. For a more technical or scientific description of the lunar celestial body, you may use the phrase L'astre lunaire.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun lune is feminine and requires the feminine definite article la, making the phrase la lune.
How do you pronounce it?
/lyn/
Did you know?
- The French word for a crescent moon is croissant, which is the same word used for the flaky pastry shaped like a moon.
- In French, the phrase être dans la lune is a common idiom that means to be daydreaming or 'to have one's head in the clouds'.
- The adjective lunaire is used in French not just for science, but also to describe something absurd, strange, or disconnected from reality.
Examples in context
- La lune est là.The moon is out.This sentence shows how to use lune to say the moon is out.Tatoeba #2173365 by sacredceltic, translation #2171521 by CK
- La lune est apparue.The moon has come out.This sentence shows how to use lune to say the moon has come out.Tatoeba #2173358 by sacredceltic, translation #2171520 by CK
- J'ai regardé la lune.I looked at the moon.This sentence shows how to use lune when saying you looked at the moon.Tatoeba #11352078 by Aiji, translation #6273479 by CK
- La Lune est visible ce soirThe moon is visible tonight.
- Ce soir, la Lune est magnifique dans le ciel.Tonight, the moon is magnificent in the sky.
- Les explorateurs ont étudié l'astre lunaire pendant des années.Explorers have studied the lunar celestial body for years.
- Regarde comme la Lune est belle ce soir!Look at how beautiful the moon is tonight!
- 218 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are sitting outside on a clear night.
- ChloéRegarde la lune, Lucas.Look at the moon, Lucas.
- LucasElle est vraiment magnifique.It is truly magnificent.
- ChloéLa lune semble si proche.The moon seems so close.
- LucasOui, c'est un beau spectacle.Yes, it is a beautiful sight.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moon” translations and entries lune, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
