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"Forest" in French: forêt
la forêt
Forest in French is la forêt. En forêt means in the forest. A smaller wood can be un bois; forêt is the bigger stretch of trees.
Weekend plan
On se promène en forêt demain matin.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce forêt
Say it
fo-REH
/fɔ.ʁɛ/
Forêt is fo-REH. The ê is an open eh. Soft final t is silent.
"Forest" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la forêt | the forest Default noun. | Default noun. |
| en forêt | in the forest Location without repeating dans la. | Location without repeating dans la. |
| une forêt dense | a dense forest Describing cover and shade. | Describing cover and shade. |
| se promener en forêt | to walk in the forest Weekend outing. | Weekend outing. |
How to use forêt in real life
- 1Weekend plan
On se promène en forêt demain matin.
We're walking in the forest tomorrow morning.
En forêt is a set place phrase.
- 2Camping tip
Cette forêt est pleine de champignons.
This forest is full of mushrooms.
La forêt as the place itself.
- 3Kids' story
Ils se sont perdus dans la forêt.
They got lost in the forest.
Dans la forêt for into/inside.
Mistakes English speakers make with forêt
Incorrect: Dans le forest.
Correct: Dans la forêt.
French word is forêt, feminine: la forêt.
Incorrect: Une forêt vert.
Correct: Une forêt verte.
Agree the adjective: forêt is feminine, so verte.
Good to know
France has many forêts domaniales (state forests) with marked walking paths. Locals often say en forêt for a hike even when the map labels it a bois.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a hike
ChatPal
On part en forêt après le café ?
Shall we head into the forest after coffee?
You
Oui. Quelle forêt est la plus proche ?
Yes. Which forest is closest?
ChatPal
La forêt de Fontainebleau, à une heure.
Fontainebleau forest, an hour away.
You
Je prépare les sandwichs.
I'll pack the sandwiches.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Forest" in French
What is forest in French?
La forêt.
Forêt or bois?
Forêt is a forest; bois is often a wood or smaller woodland.
How do I say in the forest?
En forêt, or dans la forêt.
How do you pronounce forêt?
Fo-REH, silent t.
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