French · Body & Health
"Face mask" in French: masque
le masque
Face mask in French is le masque, masculine. Porter un masque means to wear a mask. Un masque chirurgical is a surgical mask.
Pharmacy purchase
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How to pronounce masque
Say it
mask
/mask/
Masque: mask, close to English. Soft final e. Plural masques adds a silent s.
"Face mask" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le masque | the mask Face covering or costume. | Face covering or costume. |
| porter un masque | to wear a mask Health guidance. | Health guidance. |
| masque chirurgical | surgical mask Medical. | Medical. |
| enlever le masque | to take off the mask Action. | Action. |
How to use masque in real life
- 1Pharmacy purchase
Il me faut une boîte de masques.
I need a box of masks.
Plural masques.
- 2Clinic door sign
Merci de porter un masque à l'intérieur.
Please wear a mask inside.
Porter un masque.
- 3Carnival prep
Ton masque de renard est trop beau.
Your fox mask is too cool.
Costume sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with masque
Incorrect: La masque est obligatoire.
Correct: Le masque est obligatoire.
Masque is masculine.
Incorrect: Je porte un mask.
Correct: Je porte un masque.
Use masque, not English mask.
Good to know
Masque covers medical masks, ski masks (cagoule is different), and carnival masks. During health rules, porter le masque became everyday speech. Context usually makes the meaning obvious.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Entering a clinic
ChatPal
Tu as pris ton masque ?
Did you bring your mask?
You
Oui, le masque est dans ma poche.
Yes—the mask is in my pocket.
ChatPal
Parfait. On met le masque avant d'entrer.
Perfect. We put the mask on before going in.
You
J'y suis.
I'm ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Face mask" in French
How do you say face mask in French?
Le masque.
How do you say wear a mask?
Porter un masque.
Is masque masculine?
Yes: un masque.
How do you pronounce masque?
mask.
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