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"Queen" in French: reine
la reine
Queen in French is la reine, feminine. La reine de cœur is the queen of hearts. Stories and history use reine the same way.
Card game
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How to pronounce reine
Say it
ren
/ʁɛn/
Reine: ren (like ren without a strong diphthong). Soft French r.
"Queen" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la reine | the queen Default noun. | Default noun. |
| une reine | a queen Stories and titles. | Stories and titles. |
| la reine de… | the queen of… Cards and nicknames. | Cards and nicknames. |
| vivre comme une reine | to live like a queen Idiom for luxury. | Idiom for luxury. |
How to use reine in real life
- 1Card game
Elle a joué la reine de carreau.
She played the queen of diamonds.
La reine de…
- 2Museum audio guide
La reine habitait ces appartements.
The queen lived in these apartments.
La reine.
- 3Costume party
Tu vas en reine ou en pirate ?
Are you going as a queen or a pirate?
En reine.
Mistakes English speakers make with reine
Incorrect: Le reine.
Correct: La reine.
Reine is feminine.
Incorrect: La queen d'Angleterre.
Correct: La reine d'Angleterre.
Use reine.
Good to know
French history loves queens in museums and films. In cards, la reine sits between valet and roi. Galette season crowns a reine as often as a roi.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing costumes
ChatPal
Tu veux la couronne de reine ?
Do you want the queen crown?
You
Oui. Je serai la reine du bal.
Yes. I'll be the queen of the ball.
ChatPal
Parfait. Moi je reste le roi, pas la reine.
Perfect. I'll stay the king, not the queen.
You
Marché conclu.
Deal.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Queen" in French
How do you say queen in French?
La reine.
How do you say queen of hearts?
La reine de cœur.
Is reine feminine?
Yes: une reine.
How do you pronounce reine?
ren.
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