Star Wars
feminine
The English phrase "star wars" can be translated into French as Star Wars or Guerre des étoiles.
Meaning: epic space opera franchise (name)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Star Wars | feminine |
| Guerre des étoiles | feminine |
This phrase refers to the epic space opera franchise.
What does it mean word for word?
The French form Guerre des étoiles literally translates to "War of the stars."
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Star Wars and Guerre des étoiles are feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- The term Guerre des étoiles was used in France during the 1980s to describe the Strategic Defense Initiative, a missile program by the US government.
- The word guerre comes from the Frankish word *werʀu, which meant 'confusion' or 'quarrel' rather than a formal military conflict.
- While Guerre des étoiles was the standard title for the original films in France, the franchise now predominantly uses the English Star Wars for newer releases.
Examples in context
- J'ai vu "Star Wars" deux fois.I have seen "Star Wars" twice.This sentence shows the use of the English term Star Wars.Tatoeba #7531 by Bruno, translation #252390 by CN
- J'ai regardé "Star Wars" il y a quelques mois.I saw "Star Wars" some months ago.Tatoeba #4263091 by LaghmanC, translation #4262921 by JFMorais
- La Guerre des Étoiles est un film de science-fiction.Star Wars is a science fiction film.This sentence shows how to refer to the film using Guerre des étoiles.Tatoeba #10040234 by carlosalberto, translation #10040218 by carlosalberto
- Je suis fan de Star Wars .I am a fan of Star Wars.
- As-tu vu La Guerre des Étoiles ?Have you seen Star Wars?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about movies at a cafe.
- HugoTu aimes Star Wars ?Do you like Star Wars?
- LéaOui, j'adore cette saga !Yes, I love this saga!
- HugoMoi aussi, c'est génial.Me too, it's great.
- LéaOn devrait voir les films ensemble.We should watch the movies together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “star wars” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries des, guerre, star, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.