tuba
/ty.ba/masculine
The English word tuba is translated into French as tuba.
tuba refers to the large brass musical instrument.
Meaning: a large brass musical instrument (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
tuba is a masculine noun. For example, the word for 'the tuba' is le tuba.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /ty.ba/.
Did you know?
- In French, the word tuba can also refer to a snorkel used for swimming and diving.
- While English uses 'tuba' for the instrument, the French word tube refers to a hit song or a chart-topping record.
- The French pronunciation of tuba requires a very tight, rounded 'u' sound /y/, which is much more forward in the mouth than the English 'oo' sound.
Examples in context
- Je n'ai jamais joué de tuba.I've never played the tuba.This sentence is useful for expressing that one has never played the tuba.Tatoeba #6473158 by Aiji, translation #2050592 by CK
- Dans l'orchestre, Jean joue du tuba.In the orchestra, Jean plays the tuba.
- Le tuba est très lourd.The tuba is very heavy.
- Il transporte son tuba dans une grande boîte.He is carrying his tuba in a large box.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are at a music rehearsal.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu as ton tuba ?Do you have your tuba?
- NathanOui, mon tuba est dans la voiture.Yes, my tuba is in the car.
- ChloéDépêche-toi, Nathan !Hurry up, Nathan!
- NathanJ'arrive tout de suite.I'll be right there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tuba” translations and entries tuba, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
