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"Boy" in French: garçon
le garçon
Boy in French is le garçon, masculine. Un petit garçon is a little boy. In cafés, garçon can also mean waiter — context tells you which.
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Le garçon court après le ballon.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce garçon
Say it
luh gar-SOHN
/lə ɡaʁ.sɔ̃/
Garçon is gar-SOHN with a soft ç like s and a nasal on. Le garçon is luh gar-SOHN.
"Boy" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le garçon | the boy Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un petit garçon | a little boy Kids. | Kids. |
| des garçons | boys Plural. | Plural. |
| garçon (café) | waiter Older café usage; still heard. | Older café usage; still heard. |
How to use garçon in real life
- 1Park
Le garçon court après le ballon.
The boy is running after the ball.
Le garçon.
- 2School story
C'est un garçon très curieux.
He's a very curious boy.
Un garçon.
- 3Family photo
Les deux garçons sont mes neveux.
The two boys are my nephews.
Les garçons.
Mistakes English speakers make with garçon
Incorrect: La garçon.
Correct: Le garçon.
Garçon is masculine.
Incorrect: Un boy joue dehors.
Correct: Un garçon joue dehors.
Use garçon.
Good to know
Calling a waiter garçon is traditional but can feel dated; excusez-moi or monsieur is safer with strangers today.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching a kids' football practice
ChatPal
Quel garçon porte le numéro sept ?
Which boy is wearing number seven?
You
Le garçon aux cheveux bouclés.
The boy with curly hair.
ChatPal
Il est rapide.
He's fast.
You
Oui, et concentré.
Yes, and focused.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boy" in French
How do you say boy in French?
Le garçon.
Does garçon mean waiter?
It can in cafés, but the core meaning is boy.
What is the plural?
Les garçons.
How do you pronounce garçon?
Gar-SOHN.
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