Get fluent faster with the best resource for intermediate and advanced French. Learn More

Key in French

Key in French is clé

Example Sentences

  • J'ai passé des heures à chercher la clé que j'avais laissée tomber.
    I spent hours looking for the key that I had dropped. Source
  • Tu auras besoin d'une clé allen pour l'ouvrir.
    You'll need an Allen key to open it. Source
  • Je voulais fermer la porte mais j'ai perdu la clé.
    I wanted to close the door, but I've lost the key. Source
  • En sortant de la maison, je pensais à la clé.
    As I left the house, I remembered the key. Source
  • Il a eu un problème avec la clé de la porte d'entrée.
    He had a problem with the front door key. Source
  • J'ai perdu les clés de ma voiture.
    I lost my car key. Source
  • Emmène la clé.
    Bring the key. Source
  • Où donc as-tu trouvé cette clé ?
    Where was it that you found this key? Source
  • La motivation est la clé du succès.
    Motivation is the key to success. Source
  • Elle a mis la clé dans son sac.
    She put the key in her bag. Source

More Examples of Key in French

  • Ne joue pas avec la clef.
    Don't play with that key!, Do not play with the key. Source
  • Je dois trouver ma clef.
    I must find my key. Source

Looking for something a bit more visual? Check out our infographic on Key in French with example sentences and translations.

Key in French translation and example sentences.

Useful Links

Have a question or comment about Key in French? Let us know!

Practice "Key" and thousands of other words and phrases in French on Clozemaster!