Published January 23, 2024 • Updated November 4, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Truc meaning
Truc (m.) is an informal French noun meaning “thing,” “stuff,” or “trick.” It’s very common in spoken French and is used to refer to something without naming it specifically. Depending on the context, truc can also refer to a clever trick, a useful tip, or something unusual. The expression c’est pas mon truc means “it’s not my thing.”
Truc pronunciation
The IPA pronunciation of truc is /tʁyk/, which sounds approximately like “trewk.”
Truc example sentences
C’est quoi, ce truc ? Je ne comprends pas comment ça marche !
What’s this thing? I don’t understand how it works!
Viens t’asseoir ! Je vais te raconter un truc bizarre !
Come sit down! I’m going to tell you something weird!
Le magicien joue de super trucs pour les enfants.
The magician performs some super tricks for the kids.
Je ne joue pas au golf. C’est pas mon truc.
I don’t play golf. It’s not my thing.
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- un machin — a thingamajig, a whatchamacallit
- un bidule — a thingamajig, a gadget
- un truc de fou — something crazy, something unbelievable
- un truc bizarre — a weird thing
- un truc de dingue — something insane, something incredible
- c’est pas mon truc — it’s not my thing
- avoir un truc pour — to have a knack for
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