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"Pants (trousers)" in French: pantalon
le pantalon
Pants (trousers) in French is le pantalon, masculine and usually singular even for one pair: un pantalon noir. Des pantalons is for several pairs.
Getting dressed
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How to pronounce pantalon
Say it
luh pahn-ta-LOHN
/lə pɑ̃.ta.lɔ̃/
Pantalon is pahn-ta-LOHN with nasal on at the end. Le pantalon is luh pahn-ta-LOHN.
"Pants (trousers)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le pantalon | the pants / trousers One pair (singular in French). | One pair (singular in French). |
| un pantalon jean | a pair of jeans Common shopping phrase. | Common shopping phrase. |
| mettre un pantalon | to put on pants Getting dressed. | Getting dressed. |
| des pantalons | pants (several pairs) Plural for multiple items. | Plural for multiple items. |
How to use pantalon in real life
- 1Getting dressed
J'enfile mon pantalon bleu.
I'm putting on my blue pants.
Singular for one pair.
- 2Shop fitting room
Ce pantalon est trop large.
These pants are too baggy.
Still singular ce pantalon.
- 3Laundry day
Il me reste deux pantalons propres.
I have two clean pairs of pants left.
Plural for count.
Mistakes English speakers make with pantalon
Incorrect: Mes pants sont sales.
Correct: Mon pantalon est sale.
French uses singular pantalon for one pair.
Incorrect: La pantalon.
Correct: Le pantalon.
Pantalon is masculine.
Good to know
English pants is plural; French keeps un pantalon. Shorts are un short, and underwear is often un slip or un caleçon — different words.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing an outfit for dinner
ChatPal
Tu prends le pantalon noir ou le jean ?
Are you taking the black pants or the jeans?
You
Le pantalon noir. Plus chic.
The black pants. Dressier.
ChatPal
Bon choix. Et la chemise blanche ?
Good choice. And the white shirt?
You
Oui, celle-là.
Yes, that one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pants (trousers)" in French
How do you say pants in French?
Le pantalon.
Why is it singular?
French treats one pair as un pantalon.
How do you say jeans?
Un jean or un pantalon jean.
How do you pronounce pantalon?
Pahn-ta-LOHN.
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