Published December 4, 2023 • Updated August 9, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Drôle Meaning
Drôle is a common French adjective meaning “funny,” “amusing,” “strange,” or “odd,” depending on the context. When describing a person, joke, or story, it usually means “funny”: Il est très drôle (He’s very funny). It can also mean “strange” or “peculiar,” especially in expressions such as C’est drôle (That’s strange/funny). Drôle is used for both masculine and feminine nouns; the plural is drôles.
Drôle Pronunciation
The IPA pronunciation of drôle is /dʁol/, which sounds approximately like “drohl.”
Drôle Example Sentences
Pierre est un homme très drôle. J’adore ses blagues et son sens de l’humour.
Pierre is a funny man. I love his jokes and sense of humor.
Qu’est-ce que tu es drôle ! J’adore ton imitation de Macron !
You’re so funny! I love your imitation of Macron.
Je n’aime pas ce type. Il est très drôle !
I don’t like this (or that) guy. He’s very strange!
C’est drôle, mais j’ai l’impression de te connaître depuis très longtemps.
It’s strange, but I have the impression that I’ve known you for a long time.
👉 See also: Marrant (funny)
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- amusant — funny, entertaining
- marrant — funny, amusing (informal)
- rigolo — funny, amusing (informal)
- étrange — strange
- bizarre — strange, weird
- une blague — a joke
- avoir le sens de l’humour — to have a sense of humor
- faire rire — to make someone laugh
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