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"Pregnant" in French: enceinte
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Pregnant in French is enceinte. Elle est enceinte means she is pregnant. You can also say attendre un bébé for a softer tone.
Sharing news carefully
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How to pronounce enceinte
Say it
ahn-SANT
/ɑ̃.sɛ̃t/
Enceinte: ahn-SANT. Nasal en; the final e is light. Not like English "insane."
"Pregnant" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| enceinte | pregnant Standard adjective for women. | Standard adjective for women. |
| être enceinte | to be pregnant Full verb phrase. | Full verb phrase. |
| tomber enceinte | to get pregnant Everyday, informal. | Everyday, informal. |
| enceinte de six mois | six months pregnant Duration with de. | Duration with de. |
How to use enceinte in real life
- 1Sharing news carefully
Elle est enceinte, mais elle n'a pas encore annoncé.
She's pregnant, but she hasn't announced it yet.
Discretion is common early on.
- 2Doctor's form
Cochez la case si vous êtes enceinte.
Tick the box if you are pregnant.
Formal vous on forms.
- 3Friend update
Ma sœur est enceinte de jumeaux.
My sister is pregnant with twins.
De + detail.
Mistakes English speakers make with enceinte
Incorrect: Elle est pregnant.
Correct: Elle est enceinte.
Use enceinte, not English pregnant.
Incorrect: Il est enceinte.
Correct: Elle est enceinte.
Enceinte is used for the person carrying the pregnancy.
Good to know
French often waits until after the first trimester to announce. At work, grossesse and congé maternité are the formal terms; friends may simply say elle est enceinte with a smile.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Quiet coffee with a friend
ChatPal
Je peux te dire un secret ? Je suis enceinte.
Can I tell you a secret? I'm pregnant.
You
Oh ! Tu es enceinte ? Félicitations.
Oh! You're pregnant? Congratulations.
ChatPal
Merci. Pour l'instant, peu de gens savent que je suis enceinte.
Thanks. For now, few people know I'm pregnant.
You
Je ne dis rien, promis.
I won't say a word, promise.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pregnant" in French
How do you say pregnant in French?
Enceinte.
How do you say she is pregnant?
Elle est enceinte.
Is there a softer phrase?
Yes: elle attend un bébé.
How do you pronounce enceinte?
ahn-SANT.
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