French · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sunset" in French: coucher du soleil
le coucher du soleil
Sunset in French is le coucher du soleil, masculine. Keep the full phrase. On regarde le coucher du soleil means we're watching the sunset. Le crépuscule is twilight more broadly.
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How to pronounce coucher du soleil
Say it
koo-SHAY dyu soh-LAY
/ku.ʃe dy sɔ.lɛj/
Coucher: koo-SHAY. Du: dyu. Soleil: soh-LAY. Together: koo-SHAY-dyu-soh-LAY.
"Sunset" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le coucher du soleil | sunset Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| au coucher du soleil | at sunset Time. | Time. |
| voir le coucher du soleil | to see the sunset Activity. | Activity. |
| le crépuscule | twilight / dusk Related time. | Related time. |
How to use coucher du soleil in real life
- 1Rooftop plan
On monte pour le coucher du soleil.
We're going up for the sunset.
Full coucher du soleil.
- 2Beach evening
Le coucher du soleil est vers vingt heures.
Sunset is around eight p.m.
Full phrase.
- 3Missed view
On a raté le coucher du soleil à cause des nuages.
We missed the sunset because of the clouds.
Full phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with coucher du soleil
Incorrect: Le sunset.
Correct: Le coucher du soleil.
Use the full French phrase.
Incorrect: Le coucher (alone) for this headword.
Correct: Le coucher du soleil.
Include du soleil.
Good to know
Quais, beaches, and hill towns fill at le coucher du soleil in summer. Photographers call the minutes after golden hour douce lumière — soft light.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a viewpoint
ChatPal
On vise le coucher du soleil depuis le pont ?
Shall we aim for sunset from the bridge?
You
Oui. Le coucher du soleil est trop beau ici.
Yes. Sunset is so beautiful here.
ChatPal
On part une heure avant.
We'll leave an hour early.
You
Parfait, j'apporte un pull.
Perfect — I'll bring a sweater.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sunset" in French
How do you say sunset in French?
Le coucher du soleil.
Must I say the whole phrase?
Yes for this headword — include coucher du soleil.
Sunset vs dusk?
Coucher du soleil is sunset; crépuscule is twilight.
How do you pronounce it?
koo-SHAY dyu soh-LAY.
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