trombone
/tʁɔ̃.bɔn/masculine
The French word for trombone is trombone.
The word trombone is used in French to describe this member of the brass family.
Meaning: a musical instrument in the brass family (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /tʁɔ̃.bɔn/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'paperclip' for office supplies, French speakers often call these small metal fasteners trombones. This creates a situation where a musician and an office worker might use the same word for completely different objects.
- The term trombone shares its linguistic DNA with the Italian word for 'large trumpet', which was imported into French via musical tradition.
- If you were reading an old French technical manual, you might encounter trombone describing a piece of hardware rather than a musical instrument.
Examples in context
- Tom joue du trombone.Tom plays the trombone.This sentence is useful for stating that someone plays the trombone.Tatoeba #4215716 by GB3, translation #2546376 by CK
- Jouez-vous du trombone ?Do you play the trombone?This sentence is useful for asking if someone plays the trombone.Tatoeba #5945519 by Aiji, translation #3819086 by CK
- J'aimerais savoir jouer du trombone.I wish I knew how to play the trombone.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to learn how to play the trombone.Tatoeba #6322028 by Aiji, translation #5168354 by CK
- J'ai commencé à jouer du trombone il y a cinq ans.I started playing the trombone five years ago.
- Les orchestres classiques utilisent souvent le trombone à coulisse .Classical orchestras often use the slide trombone.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are at a music store.
- HugoEst-ce que ce trombone est cher ?Is this trombone expensive?
- LéaNon, il est en promotion aujourd'hui.No, it is on sale today.
- HugoJe vais l'acheter pour mon cours.I am going to buy it for my lesson.
- LéaC'est un excellent choix, Hugo.That is an excellent choice, Hugo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trombone” translations and entries trombone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trombone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
