How to Say ‘Team spirit’ in French
L'esprit d'équipe
l es-pree d ay-keep
[l es-pree d ay-keep]
💬 Usage Tip: [D'] in [d'équipe] is shortened [de] before a vowel, so it always sticks to the next word. You will see the same thing in [d'accord] and [d'habitude].
Phrase Breakdown
L'
[l]
the
"L'" is the shortened form of the definite article before a vowel.
L'esprit d'équipe est essentiel dans ce service.
Team spirit is essential in this department.
esprit
[es-pree]
spirit / mindset
"Esprit" can mean spirit, mind, or attitude; here it refers to a collective attitude.
L'esprit d'équipe fait partie de la culture de l'entreprise.
Team spirit is part of the company's culture.
d'
[d]
of
"D'" is the shortened form of "de" before a vowel.
L'esprit d'équipe aide à mieux collaborer.
Team spirit helps people collaborate better.
équipe
[ay-keep]
team
"Équipe" means a team, especially a group working together.
L'esprit d'équipe se voit dans les projets communs.
Team spirit can be seen in shared projects.
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