French · Travel & Getting Around
"Park" in French: parc
le parc
Park in French is le parc. Say au parc for at/to the park and un parc public for a city park. Se promener au parc is the classic stroll.
Weekend morning
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How to pronounce parc
Say it
pahrk
/paʁk/
Pahrk—clear p, French r, final k heard.
"Park" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le parc | the park Default noun. | Default noun. |
| au parc | at/to the park Location with à + le. | Location with à + le. |
| un parc public | a public park City green space. | City green space. |
| parc d'attractions | amusement park Different kind of parc. | Different kind of parc. |
How to use parc in real life
- 1Weekend morning
On se retrouve au parc à onze heures ?
Shall we meet at the park at eleven?
Au parc for the meeting place.
- 2With kids
Les enfants jouent dans le parc près de chez nous.
The kids play in the park near our place.
Dans le parc for inside.
- 3Picnic plan
J'apporte le panier ; toi, tu choisis le parc.
I'll bring the basket; you pick the park.
Le parc as the destination choice.
Mistakes English speakers make with parc
Incorrect: À le parc.
Correct: Au parc.
À + le contracts to au.
Incorrect: La parc.
Correct: Le parc.
Parc is masculine.
Good to know
Paris and other cities treat parks as living rooms: lunch on a bench, pétanque, and Sunday family walks. Some lawns say pelouse interdite—stay on the paths if signs say so.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to eat lunch outside
ChatPal
On mange au parc ou sur le balcon ?
Shall we eat at the park or on the balcony?
You
Au parc, il fait beau.
At the park—it's nice out.
ChatPal
Ok. Je prends le chemin du parc.
Okay. I'll take the path to the park.
You
Moi aussi, dans cinq minutes.
Me too, in five minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Park" in French
How do you say park in French?
Le parc.
How do I say at the park?
Au parc.
Is parc masculine?
Yes.
What about an amusement park?
Un parc d'attractions.
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