French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Belt" in French: ceinture
la ceinture
A belt in French is la ceinture, feminine. Une ceinture en cuir is a leather belt. Attache ta ceinture means fasten your seat belt.
Getting dressed
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How to pronounce ceinture
Say it
lah san-TEWR
/la sɛ̃.tyʁ/
san-TEWR. Soft c like s; eu like French peur; soft r. Final e light.
"Belt" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la ceinture | the belt Clothes or seat belt. | Clothes or seat belt. |
| une ceinture | a belt Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| attacher sa ceinture | to fasten one's belt / seat belt Cars and planes. | Cars and planes. |
| ceinture de sécurité | seat belt Explicit safety phrase. | Explicit safety phrase. |
How to use ceinture in real life
- 1Getting dressed
Essaie cette ceinture noire avec le jean.
Try this black belt with the jeans.
Cette ceinture.
- 2Car
Attache ta ceinture avant de démarrer.
Fasten your seat belt before starting.
Ta ceinture.
- 3Shop
Je cherche une ceinture fine pour ce pantalon.
I'm looking for a thin belt for these pants.
Une ceinture.
Mistakes English speakers make with ceinture
Incorrect: Le ceinture.
Correct: La ceinture.
Ceinture is feminine.
Incorrect: Un belt.
Correct: Une ceinture.
Use ceinture, not English belt.
Good to know
Planes and cars say attachez vos ceintures. Fashion talks ceinture large vs fine. Same word covers clothing and safety belts.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before driving
ChatPal
Tu as attaché ta ceinture ?
Did you fasten your seat belt?
You
Oui, ma ceinture est mise.
Yes, my seat belt is on.
ChatPal
On y va.
Let's go.
You
J'ouvre la fenêtre un peu.
I'll open the window a bit.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Belt" in French
How do you say belt in French?
La ceinture.
Seat belt?
Ceinture de sécurité, or just ceinture in the car.
Gender?
Feminine: une ceinture.
How do you pronounce ceinture?
san-TEWR.
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