French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Soap" in French: savon
le savon
Soap in French is le savon. Say du savon and un savon for a bar. Hand soap is often savon pour les mains or savon liquide.
Bathroom
Il n'y a plus de savon près du lavabo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce savon
Say it
sah-VOHN
/sa.vɔ̃/
sah-VOHN. Soft s; nasal on.
"Soap" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le savon | the soap Default. | Default. |
| du savon | some soap Partitive. | Partitive. |
| savon liquide | liquid soap Dispenser. | Dispenser. |
| savon de Marseille | Marseille soap Classic bar. | Classic bar. |
How to use savon in real life
- 1Bathroom
Il n'y a plus de savon près du lavabo.
There's no soap left by the sink.
Stock.
- 2Washing hands
Utilise du savon pendant vingt secondes.
Use soap for twenty seconds.
Hygiene.
- 3Gift shop
Je ramène un savon de Marseille.
I'm bringing back a Marseille soap.
Souvenir.
Mistakes English speakers make with savon
Incorrect: La savon est parfumé.
Correct: Le savon est parfumé.
Savon is masculine.
Incorrect: Du soap pour les mains.
Correct: Du savon pour les mains.
Use savon.
Good to know
Savon de Marseille is a cultural staple—olive-oil bars with a reputation for purity. Hotels stock savon in tiny bottles; ask for un autre savon if empty.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Restocking the bathroom
ChatPal
Tu as vu le savon ?
Did you see the soap?
You
Le savon est fini, j'en rachète.
The soap is finished—I'll buy more.
ChatPal
Prends un savon liquide cette fois.
Get liquid soap this time.
You
Ok, j'ajoute ça à la liste.
Okay, I'll add that to the list.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Soap" in French
How do you say soap?
Le savon.
What is liquid soap?
Savon liquide.
What is Marseille soap?
Savon de Marseille.
How do you pronounce savon?
sah-VOHN.
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