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"Star" in French: étoile
l'étoile
Star in French is l'étoile, feminine. Une étoile filante is a shooting star. Des étoiles covers the night sky.
Countryside night
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How to pronounce étoile
Say it
lay-TWAHL
/le.twal/
Étoile is ay-TWAHL. L'étoile is lay-TWAHL after elision.
"Star" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'étoile | the star Default with elision. | Default with elision. |
| une étoile | a star Counting. | Counting. |
| des étoiles | stars Night sky. | Night sky. |
| étoile filante | shooting star Wishes and summer nights. | Wishes and summer nights. |
How to use étoile in real life
- 1Countryside night
Il y a plein d'étoiles ce soir.
There are lots of stars tonight.
Des étoiles.
- 2Wish moment
Regarde ! Une étoile filante !
Look! A shooting star!
Une étoile filante.
- 3Teaching a child
Cette étoile est plus brillante que les autres.
That star is brighter than the others.
Cette étoile.
Mistakes English speakers make with étoile
Incorrect: Le étoile.
Correct: L'étoile.
Use elision: l'étoile.
Incorrect: Une star dans le ciel.
Correct: Une étoile dans le ciel.
Use étoile for a sky star (star for celebrity is une star / une vedette).
Good to know
Celebrity star is often une star or une vedette. For astronomy and kids pointing up, étoile is the word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Lying on a blanket after a picnic
ChatPal
Tu comptes les étoiles ?
Are you counting the stars?
You
J'essaie. Cette étoile bouge… non, c'est un avion.
I'm trying. That star is moving… no, it's a plane.
ChatPal
Classique.
Classic.
You
On reste encore cinq minutes.
Let's stay five more minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Star" in French
How do you say star in French?
L'étoile.
How do you say shooting star?
Une étoile filante.
Is étoile feminine?
Yes.
How do you pronounce étoile?
Ay-TWAHL.
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