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"Bank" in French: banque
la banque
Bank in French is la banque, feminine : à la banque, ma banque. A bank account is un compte bancaire. Banque also appears in blood bank contexts, but money is the default.
Errands
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How to pronounce banque
Say it
lah bahnk
/bɑ̃k/
Bahnk. The an is nasal; final que is a soft k. La banque: lah bahnk.
"Bank" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la banque | the bank Financial institution. | Financial institution. |
| à la banque | at / to the bank Going there. | Going there. |
| ma banque | my bank Possession. | Possession. |
| un compte en banque | a bank account Account talk. | Account talk. |
How to use banque in real life
- 1Errands
Je passe à la banque avant midi.
I'm stopping by the bank before noon.
À la banque.
- 2Problem call
Ma banque a bloqué la carte.
My bank blocked the card.
Ma banque.
- 3Advice
Ouvre un compte à la banque du coin.
Open an account at the local bank.
À la banque.
Mistakes English speakers make with banque
Incorrect: Je vais au banque.
Correct: Je vais à la banque.
Banque is feminine: à la banque.
Incorrect: Le banque est fermée.
Correct: La banque est fermée.
Use la banque.
Good to know
French banking still involves agences for some paperwork, though apps dominate. Asking où est la banque is common for tourists needing cash.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding an ATM near a branch
ChatPal
La banque ouvre à neuf heures.
The bank opens at nine.
You
On attend devant la banque alors.
We'll wait in front of the bank then.
ChatPal
Il y a un distributeur sur le côté de la banque.
There's an ATM on the side of the bank.
You
Parfait, j'en ai besoin.
Perfect, I need it.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bank" in French
Is banque feminine?
Yes: la banque.
How do I say to the bank?
À la banque.
How do you say bank account?
Un compte bancaire / un compte en banque.
How do you pronounce banque?
Bahnk.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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