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drôle

English translation of drôle

funny

The French word drôle is used to describe something that is funny or amusing. It can be used as an adjective or a noun, and it is a common word in everyday French conversation. For example, one might say 'C'est drôle' to express that something is funny or amusing. The word can also be used to describe a person who is funny or amusing, as in 'Il est drôle'.


Example sentences using: drôle

C'est drôle comment tout change rapidement.

English translation of C'est drôle comment tout change rapidement.

It's funny how everything changes rapidly.

This sentence remarks on the rapid changes taking place and uses 'drôle' to convey a sense of amusement or mild surprise.

Il a une façon drôle de parler.

English translation of Il a une façon drôle de parler.

He has a funny way of speaking.

In this context, 'drôle' is used to describe the unusual or amusing manner of someone's speech.

Ce film est drôle, même s'il est triste.

English translation of Ce film est drôle, même s'il est triste.

This movie is funny, even though it's sad.

This sentence uses 'drôle' to indicate the presence of humor in the movie, despite its sad undertone.

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