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"Musician" in French: musicien / musicienne
le musicien / la musicienne
Musician in French is le musicien or la musicienne. Il est musicien means he is a musician. You often add the instrument: musicienne de jazz, musicien de rue.
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How to pronounce musicien / musicienne
Say it
myu-zee-SYAN
/my.zi.sjɛ̃/
Musicien: myu-zee-SYAN with nasal ien. Musicienne: myu-zee-SYENN with clear n.
"Musician" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le musicien | the musician (m) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| la musicienne | the musician (f) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| musicien de rue | street musician Buskers. | Buskers. |
| les musiciens | the musicians Band or orchestra. | Band or orchestra. |
How to use musicien / musicienne in real life
- 1Concert poster
Le musicien joue demain soir au club.
The musician plays tomorrow night at the club.
Le musicien as headliner.
- 2Introducing a friend
Ma sœur est musicienne ; elle joue du violon.
My sister is a musician; she plays violin.
Musicienne for a woman.
- 3Metro platform
Ce musicien de rue joue trop fort.
That street musician is playing too loud.
Musicien de rue.
Mistakes English speakers make with musicien / musicienne
Incorrect: Elle est musicien.
Correct: Elle est musicienne.
Use the feminine musicienne.
Incorrect: Il est un musicien (often unnatural).
Correct: Il est musicien.
Professions often drop un/une after être.
Good to know
Street musiciens are part of metro and summer festival life. Saying je suis musicien covers pros and serious amateurs; specify l'instrument when people ask.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a free outdoor show
ChatPal
Ce musicien était dingue à la guitare.
That musician was insane on guitar.
You
Oui. La musicienne au sax était top aussi.
Yes. The musician on sax was great too.
ChatPal
Tu veux rester pour le prochain groupe ?
Want to stay for the next band?
You
Allez, encore une chanson.
Come on, one more song.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Musician" in French
How do you say musician in French?
Le musicien / la musicienne.
Do I need un/une?
After être, often drop it: je suis musicien.
How do you say street musician?
Un musicien de rue.
How do you pronounce musicien?
myu-zee-SYAN.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
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- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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