traduire
/tʁa.dɥiʁ/
To translate in French is traduire.
The verb traduire means to change spoken words or written text from one language to another.
Meaning: to change spoken words or written text from one language to another (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun form of the verb is traduction. In the third-person singular present indicative, the form is traduit. Additionally, the word interpréter means interpreter.
How do you pronounce it?
traduire is pronounced /tʁa.dɥiʁ/ and has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In a very specific legal or criminal context, traduire can be used in the phrase traduire en justice, which means to bring someone to court.
- The French verb traduire shares an ancient root with the English word 'traduce', which means to speak badly of or slander someone.
- In French, traduire can be used figuratively to mean 'to reflect' or 'to manifest'. For example, a person's face might traduire their anxiety.
Examples in context
- Peux-tu traduire cela ?Can you translate it?This sentence uses traduire to ask if someone can translate something.Tatoeba #1369606 by sacredceltic, translation #3327469 by CK
- Je n'ai plus rien à traduire.I don't have anything more to translate.This sentence uses traduire to express that there is nothing left to translate.Tatoeba #2027410 by Amastan, translation #2032953 by Eldad
- Il n'y a plus rien à traduire.There's nothing left to translate.This sentence uses traduire to state that there is nothing left to translate.Tatoeba #2027405 by Amastan, translation #12621036 by rul
- Pouvez-vous traduire ce document pour moi?Can you translate this document for me?
- Elle est traductrice professionnelle.She is a professional translator.
- On lui a demandé d'effectuer une traduction du roman en français.He has been asked to translate the novel into French.
- Tu peux me traduire rapidement ce texte?Could you quickly translate this text for me?
- J'essaie de traduire cette chanson, mais c'est chaud!I'm trying to translate this song, but it's challenging!
- Je peux te filer un coup de main pour faire une trad'.I can help you out with the translation.
- On va trouver quelqu'un pour faire une traduction de ce menu.Let's find someone to translate this menu.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are at a library working on a project.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu peux traduire ce texte ?Can you translate this text?
- ChloéOui, je vais le traduire tout de suite.Yes, I will translate it right away.
- GabrielMerci, c'est un document très important.Thank you, it is a very important document.
- ChloéNe t'inquiète pas, je m'en occupe.Don't worry, I'm taking care of it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “translate” translations and entries traduire, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries traduire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
