French · People & Family
"Colleague" in French: collègue
le/la collègue
Colleague in French is collègue for both genders: le collègue, la collègue. Plural les collègues. Say un collègue de bureau for an office coworker.
Team lunch
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How to pronounce collègue
Say it
koh-LEHG
/kɔ.lɛɡ/
koh-LEHG. Soft g as in get; stress on LEHG.
"Colleague" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le collègue / la collègue | the colleague Gendered article. | Gendered article. |
| les collègues | the colleagues Plural. | Plural. |
| collègue de travail | work colleague Workplace. | Workplace. |
| un bon collègue | a good colleague Praise. | Praise. |
How to use collègue in real life
- 1Team lunch
Je mange avec une collègue à midi.
I'm eating with a colleague at noon.
Feminine article.
- 2Slack message
Mon collègue m'a envoyé le fichier.
My colleague sent me the file.
Masculine.
- 3Open-plan office
Les collègues font trop de bruit aujourd'hui.
The colleagues are too noisy today.
Plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with collègue
Incorrect: Ma collègue est un homme.
Correct: Mon collègue est un homme.
Match article to the person's gender.
Incorrect: Un coworker sympa.
Correct: Un collègue sympa.
Use collègue.
Good to know
Collègue is the neutral workplace word; pote is more friend than coworker. After-work drinks are often un verre avec les collègues on Friday.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Covering a shift
ChatPal
Ta collègue peut te remplacer ?
Can your colleague cover for you?
You
Oui, ma collègue est dispo demain.
Yes, my colleague is free tomorrow.
ChatPal
Super. Remercie ta collègue pour moi.
Great. Thank your colleague for me.
You
Je lui offre un café.
I'll get her a coffee.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Colleague" in French
How do you say colleague?
Le collègue / la collègue.
Does the noun change for gender?
The noun stays collègue; only the article changes.
What is the plural?
Les collègues.
How do you pronounce collègue?
koh-LEHG.
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