# French text to speech with native narrators

> This French text to speech tool reads French text in 6 native MiniMax voices recorded in French, plus OpenAI and Gemini voices that also read French. Paste up to 4,000 characters, pick a voice from the French group, and download an MP3. It costs 1 credit per character, $0.06 to $0.10 per 1,000 characters.

Lessons, explainers and announcements read by voices recorded in French, with natural liaisons and rhythm.

## At a glance

- **French voices:** 6 native MiniMax voices
- **Price:** 1 credit per character, $0.06 to $0.10 per 1,000 characters
- **Text length:** Up to 4,000 characters per clip, about 4 minutes of English
- **To try it:** 5,000 free characters when you sign up
- **Download:** MP3 from MiniMax and OpenAI, WAV from Gemini

- 6 native voices
- Natural accents
- MP3 download

[Read French text aloud](https://aitexttospeechfree.app/create)

## Why use native French voices

- **A native accent**: Each voice was recorded in French, so pronunciation, rhythm and intonation sound local.
- **Characters and presenters**: Narrators, hosts, calm and lively voices, for lessons, videos and announcements.
- **Mixed text**: Brand names and English words inside the text are read naturally in context.

## How to make French text to speech

1. **Paste French text**: Up to 4,000 characters per clip, written the way it should be spoken.
2. **Open the French group**: With MiniMax selected, open the voice list and choose a voice under French.
3. **Generate and download**: Listen, adjust the speed if needed, and download the MP3.

## Tips for French text to speech

Keep accents and apostrophes in the text; they guide pronunciation and elision. French typography puts a space before ? and !, and the voices handle either style.

For language learners, a slower speed such as 0.75× keeps liaisons audible without sounding unnatural.


## French voices available

MiniMax lists these 6 voices for French, in the order they appear in the voice picker:

- Male speaker
- Female news anchor
- Casual man
- Movie lead female
- Female anchor
- Male narrator

## Other voices that read it

OpenAI and Gemini voices also read French. They are useful when one presenter voice must speak both English and French versions of the same video.


## French script examples

Copy one, or open it in the generator and change the details.

### Textes en français

- **Introduction de vidéo:** Bonjour à tous. Aujourd'hui, je vous montre trois astuces simples pour mieux organiser votre semaine.
- **Annonce en magasin:** Chers clients, notre magasin fermera ses portes dans quinze minutes. Merci de vous diriger vers les caisses.
- **Leçon de langue:** Écoutez et répétez. Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît. Combien ça coûte ? Merci beaucoup.
- **Narration de documentaire:** Au cœur des Alpes, un petit village vit au rythme des saisons. Ici, chaque hiver commence par le même rituel.


## Text to speech pricing, per character

- Starter: $9.99 / month, 150,000 credits
- Creator: $24.99 / month, 400,000 credits
- Studio: $59.99 / month, 990,000 credits
- Small: $4.99, 50,000 credits
- Medium: $14.99, 200,000 credits
- Large: $39.99, 600,000 credits

## French text to speech FAQ

### Is French text to speech free here?

New accounts get 5,000 free characters when you sign up, enough for several French clips. Then it costs $0.06 to $0.10 per 1,000 characters.

### Are the voices from France or Canada?

MiniMax does not label its French voices by region. For Canadian, Belgian or Swiss audiences, test the voices on your own script before committing.

### Can I use French voices in an e-learning course?

Yes, for videos, podcasts, ads, courses and apps, within our terms and the usage policies of the model you used. Two rules matter most: do not present a synthetic voice as a real person's, and if you publish audio made with OpenAI voices, OpenAI asks you to tell listeners the voice is AI-generated. We cannot promise a voice is exclusive to you; other customers use the same voices.

## Hear your French script

5,000 free characters when you sign up; every French voice is available.

_Last updated 2026-10-06_