How do you say "traditional" in French?

Traditionnel

Adjective Noun

In French, "traditional" is Traditionnel.

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Pronunciation

Say trah-dee-syo-NEL, a longer word where the middle sy sounds like the English word see-oh quickly said.

Grammar notes

Traditionnel is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Ils portaient des costumes traditionnels.

They wore traditional costumes.

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How to remember Traditionnel

Traditionnel is a close cousin of traditional, just double that middle n when you write it.

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Questions about Traditionnel

How do you pronounce Traditionnel?

Say trah-dee-syo-NEL, a longer word where the middle sy sounds like the English word see-oh quickly said.

Is Traditionnel formal or casual?

Traditionnel is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Traditionnel used in French?

Traditionnel is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ils portaient des costumes traditionnels. (They wore traditional costumes.).

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