English–French

“ash” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɑ̃dʁ/

Example

Il y a de la cendre sur la table.

There is ash on the table.

Illustration for cendre (ash)

How to say “ash” in French

“Ash” in French is cendre.

Fine, weightless gray residue settling on a surface after burning.

Full entry for cendre: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cendre

La voiture était recouverte de cendre après l'incendie.

The car was covered in ash after the fire.

Tips for using cendre

  • Les cendres commonly refers to human cremation remains or ashes, while la cendre often names ash as a substance.

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