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"Pajamas" in French: pyjama
le pyjama
Pajamas in French are le pyjama, masculine singular — one outfit, not a plural. Mettre son pyjama means put on your PJs. En pyjama is in pajamas.
Bedtime
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How to pronounce pyjama
Say it
luh pee-zhah-MAH
/lə pi.ʒa.ma/
pee-zhah-MAH. Soft j (zh); final a clear. English -s plural is not used on the French noun.
"Pajamas" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le pyjama | pajamas Default singular. | Default singular. |
| un pyjama | a pair of pajamas Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| en pyjama | in pajamas State of dress. | State of dress. |
| mettre son pyjama | to put on pajamas Bedtime routine. | Bedtime routine. |
How to use pyjama in real life
- 1Bedtime
Va mettre ton pyjama, il est tard.
Go put on your pajamas; it's late.
Ton pyjama.
- 2Lazy morning
Je reste en pyjama jusqu'à midi.
I'm staying in pajamas until noon.
En pyjama.
- 3Shopping
Ce pyjama en coton est trop confortable.
This cotton pajama set is so comfortable.
Ce pyjama.
Mistakes English speakers make with pyjama
Incorrect: Les pyjamas (as the default word).
Correct: Le pyjama.
French treats the outfit as singular le pyjama.
Incorrect: La pyjama.
Correct: Le pyjama.
Pyjama is masculine.
Good to know
French kids get un pyjama de Noël. Adults joke about réunions en pyjama on video calls. Spelling keeps y: pyjama.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for bed
ChatPal
Tu as mis ton pyjama ?
Did you put on your pajamas?
You
Oui, mon pyjama bleu est trop doux.
Yes, my blue pajamas are so soft.
ChatPal
On éteint la lumière ?
Shall we turn off the light?
You
Encore une page, puis oui.
One more page, then yes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pajamas" in French
How do you say pajamas in French?
Le pyjama (singular).
Why not plural?
French treats the set as one pyjama.
How do you say in pajamas?
En pyjama.
How do you pronounce pyjama?
pee-zhah-MAH.
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