équipe
/e.kip/feminine
The French word for team is équipe.
équipe is a noun used to describe a group of people. You can also use the idiomatic phrase faire équipe to mean the act of teaming up or working together.
Meaning: group of people (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of France, particularly within military or law enforcement contexts, the word brigade may be used to refer to a team.
How does it change in a sentence?
As équipe is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine indefinite article une when saying a team (une équipe).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /e.kip/.
Did you know?
- While équipe is the standard term for most groups, when referring to a team of people working on a single specific task or mission, you might hear the word binôme if the team consists of exactly two people.
- The word équipe shares its roots with the English word 'equip', as both descend from the idea of being 'furnished' or 'outfitted' for a specific task.
- In French sports culture, the phrase équipe de France is often shortened to les Bleus because the national teams almost always wear blue uniforms.
Examples in context
- Notre équipe a perdu.Our team lost.This sentence shows how to express that a team has lost using équipe.Tatoeba #13830 by sacredceltic, translation #29216 by CK
- Cette équipe assure !This team rocks!This sentence uses équipe to show enthusiasm for a team.Tatoeba #7102100 by Micsmithel, translation #1829753 by Paolino
- Fais équipe avec Ziri.Team up with Ziri.This sentence demonstrates the idiomatic use of the word to mean teaming up with someone.Tatoeba #11838133 by Amastan, translation #10331934 by Amastan
- Notre équipe a remporté le championnat.Our team won the championship.
- L'équipe est forte.The team is strong.
- L'équipe travaille dur.The team is working hard.
- Les équipes travaillent dur.The teams are working hard.
- 446 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are talking at a coffee shop about a new project.
- NathanManon, est-ce que tu as vu la nouvelle équipe ?Manon, have you seen the new team?
- ManonOui, Nathan, elle semble très compétente.Yes, Nathan, they seem very competent.
- NathanJe pense qu'elle va bien travailler.I think they are going to work well.
- ManonC'est vrai, l'équipe est très motivée.That's true, the team is very motivated.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “team” translations and entries équipe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries équipe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
