The word for ‘key’ in French is ‘clé’.
In the context of language learning, it’s important to note that pronunciation can vary. The ‘é’ in ‘clé’ is pronounced like the ‘ay’ in the English word ‘play’, making it sound like ‘klay’. In conversations, you might also encounter the word ‘clef’, which is another term for key, although ‘clé’ is more commonly used in modern French.
Understanding how to say ‘clé’ can be handy when discussing locks, security, or even metaphorically, when talking about solutions or important points in a discussion.