French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Scarf" in French: écharpe
l'écharpe
A scarf in French is usually l'écharpe, feminine. Une écharpe keeps your neck warm. Un foulard is often a lighter neck scarf or silk scarf.
Leaving home
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How to pronounce écharpe
Say it
lay-SHARP
/le.ʃaʁp/
ay-SHARP. The é is like ay; ch as in shoe; final e light. With elision: lay-SHARP.
"Scarf" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'écharpe | the scarf Default warm scarf. | Default warm scarf. |
| une écharpe | a scarf Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| mettre une écharpe | to put on a scarf Getting dressed. | Getting dressed. |
| un foulard | a light scarf / neckerchief Fashion or silk. | Fashion or silk. |
How to use écharpe in real life
- 1Leaving home
N'oublie pas ton écharpe, il vente dehors.
Don't forget your scarf; it's windy out.
Ton écharpe.
- 2Shop
Je cherche une écharpe en laine grise.
I'm looking for a gray wool scarf.
Une écharpe.
- 3Lost item
J'ai laissé mon écharpe dans le métro.
I left my scarf on the metro.
Mon écharpe.
Mistakes English speakers make with écharpe
Incorrect: Le écharpe.
Correct: L'écharpe.
Elide: l'écharpe, not le/la + vowel.
Incorrect: Un écharpe.
Correct: Une écharpe.
Écharpe is feminine.
Good to know
Winter markets sell thick écharpes next to gloves. Foulard can mean a stylish square scarf; for freezing weather, say écharpe.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready to go out
ChatPal
Tu prends ton écharpe ?
Are you taking your scarf?
You
Oui, mon écharpe rouge est dans le sac.
Yes, my red scarf is in the bag.
ChatPal
Il fait vraiment froid.
It's really cold.
You
On y va alors.
Let's go then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Scarf" in French
How do you say scarf in French?
L'écharpe (feminine).
Écharpe or foulard?
Écharpe for warmth; foulard often lighter or silk.
Gender?
Feminine: une écharpe.
How do you pronounce écharpe?
ay-SHARP.
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