private in French
private in French is privé, personnel, personnelle — private means belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.
private in French
privé
Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
personnel
Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
personnelle
Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
privé
Protected from view or disturbance by others; secluded; not publicly accessible.
privée
Protected from view or disturbance by others; secluded; not publicly accessible.
soldat
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
simple soldat
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
soldat de deuxième classe
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.
What does "private" mean?
-
adj Belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.
"This road is private property."
-
adj Not meant to be shared or known publicly; confidential.
"That's a private matter between me and my doctor."
-
adj Secluded from view or disturbance by others.
"They found a private spot in the garden to talk."
-
noun The lowest-ranking soldier in an army.
"The private followed the sergeant's orders without question."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
private in a sentence
- This road is private property.
- They travelled there in a private jet.
- That's a private matter between me and my doctor.
- They found a private spot in the garden to talk.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "private" in French?
"private" in French is privé, personnel, personnelle. private means: Belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.
How do you use "private" in a sentence?
Example: "This road is private property." In French, "private" is privé, personnel, personnelle.
Are there other ways to say "private" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "private": privé, personnel, personnelle, privée, soldat, simple soldat.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.