English–French
“abyss” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/abim/
Example
Il regarde l'abîme sans pouvoir détourner les yeux.
He stares into the abyss, unable to look away.
How to say “abyss” in French
“Abyss” in French is abîme.
A deep chasm whose vertical sides make crossing from one side or level to the other seem impossible.
Example sentences with abîme
Il a failli tomber dans l'abîme en descendant le sentier.
He nearly fell into the abyss while walking down the path.
Tips for using abîme
- Abîme and abîmer are different words: abîme is a noun, while abîmer means to damage or ruin.