fumer
/fy.me/
In French, the English noun "smoking" (referring to the act of using tobacco) is expressed using the verb fumer.
The term refers specifically to the act of smoking tobacco.
Meaning: smoking of tobacco (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In many common French constructions, the noun "smoking" is expressed using the infinitive verb fumer.
How do you pronounce it?
/fy.me/
Did you know?
- While 'smoking' in English refers to the habit, in French, the word smoking actually refers to a 'tuxedo' or formal evening jacket, not the act of using tobacco.
- In certain French slang, 'fumer' can be used to describe 'defeating' or 'crushing' an opponent in a game or a fight.
- In a metaphorical sense, fumer can be used in slang to describe moving very fast or 'burning rubber' with a car.
Examples in context
- Fumer, ça pue !Smoking stinks.This sentence is useful for expressing that fumer stinks.Tatoeba #2083289 by sacredceltic, translation #2083170 by halfb1t
- Arrête de fumer !Stop smoking!This sentence is useful for telling someone to stop fumer.Tatoeba #7610123 by Micsmithel, translation #6164455 by carlosalberto
- J'ai cessé de fumer.I stopped smoking.This sentence is useful for stating that one has ceased fumer.Tatoeba #562646 by sacredceltic, translation #254971 by CK
- 404 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking in a café about health.
- HugoEst-ce que tu veux fumer ?Do you want to smoke?
- LéaNon, je déteste fumer.No, I hate smoking.
- HugoC'est vrai, fumer est mauvais pour la santé.It's true, smoking is bad for your health.
- LéaOui, Hugo, il faut arrêter de fumer.Yes, Hugo, one must stop smoking.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry fumer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
