How to Say ‘Car accident,’ in French
Accident de bagnole,
ahk-see-dahn duh ba-nyol
[ahk-see-dahn duh ba-nyol]
💬 Usage Tip: [Bagnole] is informal for "car." It is common in speech, but more neutral French would use [voiture].
Phrase Breakdown
Accident
[ahk-see-dahn]
accident
An unexpected and unplanned event causing damage or injury.
L'accident s'est produit hier.
The accident happened yesterday.
de
[duh]
of
Used to indicate possession or connection.
Une voiture de sport.
A sports car.
bagnole
[ba-nyol]
car
A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an engine.
Sa bagnole est rouge.
His car is red.
Guides for French learners
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant scenarios were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”
Tom H., 38, Chef
“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”
Nina W., 29, Graduate Student
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer