French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Empty" in French: vide
vide
Empty in French is vide for both genders: un verre vide, une boîte vide. La salle est vide means the room is empty. Rempli / pleine is the opposite idea.
Fridge check
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How to pronounce vide
Say it
veed
/vid/
Vide: veed. Short i like see; final e is light.
"Empty" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| vide | empty Containers, rooms, seats. | Containers, rooms, seats. |
| à moitié vide | half empty Optimistic/pessimistic glass. | Optimistic/pessimistic glass. |
| un siège vide | an empty seat Transport. | Transport. |
| vider | to empty Related verb. | Related verb. |
How to use vide in real life
- 1Fridge check
Le frigo est presque vide, on fait les courses ?
The fridge is almost empty — shall we shop?
Presque vide.
- 2On the metro
Il reste une place vide près de la porte.
There's still an empty seat by the door.
Place vide.
- 3After a party
Toutes les bouteilles sont vides.
All the bottles are empty.
Vides plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with vide
Incorrect: Une bouteille empty.
Correct: Une bouteille vide.
Use vide, not English empty.
Incorrect: Le verre est vider.
Correct: Le verre est vide.
Vide is the adjective; vider is the verb.
Good to know
À moitié vide / à moitié plein is the classic glass debate. Estomac vide appears on medicine labels: take on an empty stomach.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Clearing the table
ChatPal
Ton assiette est vide, tu en veux encore ?
Your plate is empty — want more?
You
Non merci, j'ai assez — laisse l'assiette vide.
No thanks, I've had enough — leave the plate empty.
ChatPal
Ok, je range les verres vides.
Okay, I'll put away the empty glasses.
You
Je t'aide avec le lave-vaisselle.
I'll help with the dishwasher.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Empty" in French
How do you say empty in French?
Vide.
Does vide change for gender?
Same form; plurals take -s: vides.
Vide or vider?
Vide = empty (adj); vider = to empty.
How do you pronounce vide?
veed.
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