# How to Say “to look / to watch” in French

**regarder** /ʁəɡaʁdˈe/: to look / to watch

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “regarder” is /ʁəɡaʁdˈe/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [Pronunciation & Basics](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/vocabulary/pronunciation-basics.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "regarder" in French?

The IPA pronunciation is /ʁəɡaʁdˈe/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "regarder" mean in English?

"regarder" translates to "to look / to watch" in English. It belongs to the Pronunciation & Basics category.

### Is "regarder" formal or informal in French?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday French conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

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- ["good" → bon](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/good.md): /bˈɔ̃/
- ["red" → rouge](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/red.md): /ʁˈuʒ/
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- ["very" → très](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/very.md): /tʁˈɛ/
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