site web
/sit wɛb/masculine
The English phrase "website" is translated into French as site web. Wiktionary also lists site and site Internet.
Meaning: a collection of pages on the World Wide Web (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| site web | /sit wɛb/ | masculine |
| site | /sit/ | masculine |
| site Web | /sit wɛb/ | masculine |
| site Internet | /si.t‿ɛ̃.tɛʁ.nɛt/ | masculine |
The term refers to a collection of pages on the World Wide Web.
Which one should you use?
While site web is the standard term, you may also see site Web or site Internet. In casual conversation, French speakers often drop the word "web" and simply say site to refer to a website.
How does it change in a sentence?
When making the phrase plural, only the word site takes an s. The word web remains invariable (e.g., sites web). All forms of this noun are masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/sit wɛb/
Did you know?
- When French speakers talk about 'the web' as a whole, they often use the feminine article la for la Web if they are thinking of la toile, but le for le Web when treating it as an English loanword.
- In Quebec, there is a stronger push to use French-derived terms than in France, meaning you are more likely to encounter strictly French alternatives to site web in Canadian official communications.
- Though site web is a noun, French speakers often use the verb s'abonner in relation to a site, which means 'to subscribe' but is used for 'following' a page or site on social media.
Examples in context
- Le site web rame.The website is lagging.This sentence is useful for saying that a site web is lagging.Tatoeba #4381318 by sacredceltic, translation #4379763 by Lepotdeterre
- J'ai un site web.I have a website.This sentence is useful for saying that you have a site web.Tatoeba #6461150 by lapinhibou, translation #2358845 by CK
- J'aime votre site web.I like your website.This sentence is useful for saying that you like a site web.Tatoeba #7327114 by Aiji, translation #2178113 by CM
- Merci de visiter notre site web pour plus d'informations.Thank you for visiting our website for more information.
- J'ai trouvé ce site sur la cuisine française, il y a de superbes recettes.I found this website about French cuisine, there are some great recipes.
- Je viens de créer mon site internet pour promouvoir mon entreprise québécoise.I just created my website to promote my Quebec-based business.
- As-tu déjà visité mon site en ligne? Il est très instructif.Have you ever visited my website? It's very informative.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new project online.
- HugoTu as fini ton nouveau site web ?Have you finished your new website?
- LéaOui, il est enfin en ligne.Yes, it is finally online.
- HugoC'est super, je vais le regarder.That's great, I'm going to look at it.
- LéaMerci, j'espère qu'il te plaira.Thanks, I hope you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “website” translations and entries site web, site, site Web, site Internet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
