musulman
/my.zyl.mɑ̃/masculine
The French word for Muslim (noun) is musulman.
musulman is used to refer to a believer of Islam. It can function as a noun to identify a person, or as an adjective to describe something relating to believers of Islam.
Meaning: believer of Islam (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is musulman, while the feminine singular is musulmane. The masculine plural form is musulmans. The feminine plural form is musulmanes.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /my.zyl.mɑ̃/.
Did you know?
- While musulman describes the believer, French uses the word islamiste specifically for someone who advocates for a political version of the religion.
- The French word musulman differs from the English 'Muslim' because it was borrowed through Persian and Ottoman Turkish rather than directly from Arabic.
- French speakers often distinguish between musulman as a religious identity and maghrébin as a cultural or geographic identity from North Africa.
Examples in context
- Il a l'air musulman.He looks Muslim.This sentence is useful for seeing how the word is used to describe a person's appearance.Tatoeba #12052473 by Amastan, translation #8256586 by Amastan
- Sois un bon musulman.Be a good Muslim.This sentence shows the word used in an instructional or moral context.Tatoeba #12476823 by always, translation #8263758 by Amastan
- Il a un ami musulman.He has a Muslim friend.This sentence demonstrates using the word as an adjective to describe a friend.Tatoeba #12666792 by Olcyx, translation #8263764 by Amastan
- Mon voisin est un musulman et il pratique sa religion avec dévotion.My neighbor is a Muslim, and he practices his religion with devotion.
- C'est une super amie, une vraie musulmane dans l'âme.She's a great friend, a true Muslim at heart.
- 119 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about their new neighbor.
- HugoLe nouveau voisin est musulman.The new neighbor is Muslim.
- LéaC'est super, il est très gentil.That's great, he is very kind.
- HugoOui, c'est un homme très calme.Yes, he is a very calm man.
- LéaJe suis contente qu'il soit là.I am glad he is here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “muslim” translations and entries musulman, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries musulman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
