berline
/bɛʁ.lin/
The English phrase "sedan car" is translated into French as berline.
How do you pronounce it?
The word berline has two syllables and is pronounced /bɛʁ.lin/.
Did you know?
- The word berline is actually an eponym for the city of Berlin. It originally referred to a specific type of heavy, four-wheeled carriage that became popular in the German capital.
- In the world of sailing, a berline is also a type of historical rigged ship, though this usage is now rare.
- In French, the term berline implies a certain level of comfort and elegance, often suggesting a car with a more spacious and luxurious interior than a standard compact car.
Examples in context
- Je possède une voiture berlineI own a sedan car
- J'aime conduire une automobile berlineI enjoy driving a sedan car
- Ce véhicule berline offre un grand confortThis sedan car offers great comfort
- Cette berline est très élégante.This sedan car is very elegant.
- Il a acheté une berline noire.He bought a black sedan car.
- Je préfère conduire une berline.I prefer driving a sedan car.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are looking at a car in a parking lot.
- LéaRegarde cette jolie berline rouge.Look at this pretty red sedan car.
- LucasOui, c'est une belle berline.Yes, it is a beautiful sedan car.
- LéaEst-ce qu'elle est confortable ?Is it comfortable?
- LucasJe pense que oui.I think so.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry berline, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries berline, CC BY-SA 4.0.
