How do you say mairead in french?

There's no direct equivalent to "Mairead" in French. It's an Irish name with no direct translation.

However, you could try these options:

* For a close pronunciation: "Méréd" might be a good approximation, but it won't be a "real" French name.

* Using a similar-sounding French name: "Marguerite" or "Marie" could be alternatives, though they don't have the exact same meaning.

It ultimately depends on the context and how you want to introduce the name "Mairead" to a French speaker.