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"Pen" in French: stylo
le stylo
Pen in French is le stylo, masculine: un stylo noir, tu as un stylo ? Stylo bille is a ballpoint. Un crayon is a pencil, not a pen.
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How to pronounce stylo
Say it
stee-LOH
/sti.lo/
Stylo: stee-LOH. Y like ee; stress on the end.
"Pen" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le stylo | the pen General writing pen. | General writing pen. |
| un stylo bille | a ballpoint pen Everyday type. | Everyday type. |
| un stylo plume | a fountain pen Fancier pen. | Fancier pen. |
| prêter un stylo | to lend a pen Classroom/office. | Classroom/office. |
How to use stylo in real life
- 1In class
Tu peux me prêter ton stylo ?
Can you lend me your pen?
Ton stylo.
- 2Signing
Il me faut un stylo pour le formulaire.
I need a pen for the form.
Un stylo.
- 3Desk tidy
Range ton stylo avant de partir.
Put your pen away before leaving.
Ton stylo.
Mistakes English speakers make with stylo
Incorrect: La stylo est bleu.
Correct: Le stylo est bleu.
Stylo is masculine.
Incorrect: Tu as un pen ?
Correct: Tu as un stylo ?
Use stylo, not English pen.
Good to know
French schoolkids often have a trousse full of stylos. At the bank or préfecture, bring your own stylo for forms.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Filling a form
ChatPal
Tu as un stylo bleu ?
Do you have a blue pen?
You
Oui, tiens mon stylo.
Yes — here's my pen.
ChatPal
Merci, ton stylo écrit super bien.
Thanks — your pen writes really well.
You
Je l'ai acheté hier.
I bought it yesterday.
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 "Pen" in French
How do you say pen in French?
Le stylo (masculine).
Stylo or crayon?
Stylo is a pen; crayon is a pencil.
How do you say ballpoint pen?
Un stylo bille.
How do you pronounce stylo?
stee-LOH.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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