ninja
feminine, masculine
The English phrase ninja is translated into French as ninja.
The term refers to a spy and mercenary in pre-modern Japan.
Meaning: spy and mercenary in pre-modern Japan (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ninja is used as both a masculine and feminine noun, with the gender indicated by the article, such as une ninja for a female ninja.
Did you know?
- While ninja is a noun, French internet slang has turned it into the verb ninja’er to describe stealing a prize or a kill in a video game.
- You can use ninja as an adjective in French to describe someone who is exceptionally skilled at a task, such as being a ninja of spreadsheets.
- French readers of manga often encounter the word shinobi, which is used to evoke a more historical atmosphere than the more common ninja.
Examples in context
- Ma grande sœur est une ninja.My older sister is a female ninja.This sentence is useful for referring to a female ninja using ninja.Tatoeba #3782563 by kamillel, translation #1331288 by Scott
- Quelle est la différence entre un samouraï et un ninja ?What is the difference between a samurai and a ninja?This sentence is useful for asking about the difference between a samurai and a ninja.Tatoeba #5957125 by MarieAnne, translation #5956918 by Joutsentaika
- J'ai vu un homme déguisé en ninja.I saw a man dressed like a ninja.This sentence is useful for describing a man dressed as a ninja.Tatoeba #1494947 by Myrabellium, translation #1122804 by Scott
- Les ninjas sont des experts en arts martiaux.Ninjas are experts in martial arts.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new video game at a cafe.
- LucasTu veux jouer avec le personnage du ninja ?Do you want to play with the ninja character?
- ChloéNon, je préfère l'escrimeur.No, I prefer the fencer.
- LucasMais le ninja est très rapide dans ce jeu.But the ninja is very fast in this game.
- ChloéC'est vrai, il est impressionnant.That's true, he is impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ninja” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
