French · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Moon" in French: lune
la lune
Moon in French is la lune, feminine. La pleine lune is the full moon. Clair de lune is moonlight in a more poetic register.
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How to pronounce lune
Say it
lah lewn
/la lyn/
Lune is lewn (like English loon with French u). La lune is lah-lewn.
"Moon" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la lune | the moon Default noun. | Default noun. |
| la pleine lune | the full moon Sky watching. | Sky watching. |
| sous la lune | under the moon Night atmosphere. | Night atmosphere. |
| clair de lune | moonlight Poetic / song title feel. | Poetic / song title feel. |
How to use lune in real life
- 1Night walk
La lune est énorme ce soir.
The moon is huge tonight.
La lune.
- 2Camping
On mange sous la lune.
We're eating under the moon.
Sous la lune.
- 3Calendar chat
C'est la pleine lune demain.
It's the full moon tomorrow.
Pleine lune.
Mistakes English speakers make with lune
Incorrect: Le lune.
Correct: La lune.
Lune is feminine.
Incorrect: La moon est belle.
Correct: La lune est belle.
Use lune.
Good to know
Lune appears in everyday weather talk and in set phrases like être dans la lune (to be daydreaming).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking out a train window at night
ChatPal
Tu vois la lune entre les arbres ?
Do you see the moon between the trees?
You
Oui, la lune éclaire tout le champ.
Yes, the moon is lighting the whole field.
ChatPal
Moment parfait pour une photo.
Perfect moment for a photo.
You
J'essaie sans flash.
I'll try without flash.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Moon" in French
How do you say moon in French?
La lune.
How do you say full moon?
La pleine lune.
Is lune feminine?
Yes.
How do you pronounce lune?
Lewn.
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