English–French
“barrel” in French
How to say “barrel” in French
“Barrel” in French is fût.
A sturdy wooden vessel shaped like a short cylinder, used to store liquid and develop its flavor.
Example sentences with fût
Le propriétaire a acheté un fût de bière pour la fête.
The owner bought a beer barrel for the party.
Tips for using fût
- The circumflex in fût distinguishes the barrel noun in writing from fut, a form of être; both are pronounced /fy/ in standard French.
Other French words for “barrel”
On a un baril pour récupérer l'eau de pluie.
We have a barrel to collect rainwater.
Il y a un tonneau dans la cave.
There is a barrel in the cellar.