French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Mirror" in French: miroir
le miroir
Mirror in French is le miroir, masculine. Se regarder dans le miroir means to look at yourself in the mirror. Rétroviseur is a car mirror, not miroir.
Getting ready
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How to pronounce miroir
Say it
mee-RWAHR
/mi.ʁwaʁ/
Miroir is mee-RWAHR. Oi is wah, and final r is a light French r.
"Mirror" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le miroir | the mirror Wall or hand mirror. | Wall or hand mirror. |
| se regarder dans le miroir | to look in the mirror Daily routine. | Daily routine. |
| un miroir | a mirror Shopping. | Shopping. |
| miroir grossissant | magnifying mirror Bathroom. | Bathroom. |
How to use miroir in real life
- 1Getting ready
Je me regarde dans le miroir avant de sortir.
I look in the mirror before going out.
Se regarder dans le miroir.
- 2Moving furniture
Fais attention, le miroir est lourd.
Careful—the mirror is heavy.
Le miroir as object.
- 3Foggy bathroom
Le miroir est tout embué après la douche.
The mirror is all steamed up after the shower.
Everyday annoyance.
Mistakes English speakers make with miroir
Incorrect: La miroir est cassée.
Correct: Le miroir est cassé.
Miroir is masculine.
Incorrect: Le mirror du hall.
Correct: Le miroir du hall.
Use miroir.
Good to know
In cars, French switches to rétroviseur. At home and in shops, miroir is the word—including the full-length mirror in clothing stores.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Trying on jackets
ChatPal
Regarde-toi dans le miroir.
Look at yourself in the mirror.
You
Le miroir dit que c'est trop grand.
The mirror says it's too big.
ChatPal
Prends une taille en dessous.
Take a size down.
You
Je vais essayer.
I'll try.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mirror" in French
What is mirror in French?
Le miroir (masculine).
How do I say look in the mirror?
Se regarder dans le miroir.
What about a car mirror?
Un rétroviseur.
How do you pronounce miroir?
Mee-RWAHR.
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