bande dessinée /bˈɑ̃ddɛsinˈe/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "comic".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: la bande dessinée
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: comic
  • IPA: /bˈɑ̃ddɛsinˈe/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: la
  • Image:Photo of bande dessinée (French)

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Example Sentences

  • J'aime lire une bande dessinée le week-end. English: I like reading a comic on the weekend.
  • Elle a acheté une bande dessinée pour faire rire son petit frère. English: She bought a comic book to make her little brother laugh.
  • La bande dessinée dans le journal est très drôle. English: The comic in the newspaper is very funny.

When and How to Use "bande dessinée"

Use "bande dessinée" when you want to talk about "comic" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "bande dessinée" mean in French?

"bande dessinée" is the French word for "comic".

What CEFR level is "bande dessinée"?

"bande dessinée" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "bande dessinée"?

"bande dessinée" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

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J'aime lire une bande dessinée le week-end.

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