Sagittaire
/sa.ʒi.tɛʁ/
The English phrase Sagittarius is translated into French as Sagittaire.
Sagittaire refers to the astrological sign. It can also be used as a noun to describe someone born under this sign.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Sagittaire is a masculine noun. When you are referring to the astrological sign as a concept, use it with the masculine article le (e.g., le Sagittaire).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /sa.ʒi.tɛʁ/.
Did you know?
- The French word for 'arrow' in modern contexts is flèche, but the astrological term Sagittaire preserves the ancient Latin root for the weapon.
- In French literature, an author might use the term archer to poetically describe a 'Sagittaire' instead of using the literal astrological name.
- Because Sagittaire is a masculine noun, a woman born under the sign still refers to herself as un Sagittaire when using it as a noun for the sign.
Examples in context
- Je suis Sagittaire.I'm a Sagittarius.This sentence is useful for stating your own star sign.Tatoeba #10492571 by Micsmithel, translation #7489912 by CM
- Tom est Sagittaire.Tom is a Sagittarius.This sentence is useful for stating someone else's star sign.Tatoeba #10492572 by Micsmithel, translation #7489911 by CM
- Les douze signes du Zodiac sont : le bélier, le taureau, les gémeaux, le cancer, le lion, la vierge, la balance, le scorpion, le sagittaire, le capricorne, le verseau et les poissons.The twelve signs of the Zodiac are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.This sentence is useful for listing the twelve signs of the Zodiac.Tatoeba #3704236 by sacredceltic, translation #3089471 by Hybrid
- Je suis né sous le signe du Sagittaire.I was born under the sign of Sagittarius.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing their horoscopes at a cafe.
- GabrielTu es quel signe du zodiaque ?What is your zodiac sign?
- ChloéJe suis Sagittaire, et toi ?I am a Sagittarius, and you?
- GabrielMoi, je suis Lion.Me, I am a Leo.
- ChloéC'est un très bon signe !That is a very good sign!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sagittarius” translations and entries Sagittaire, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
