English–French
“breakdown” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/pan/
Example
La voiture est en panne.
The car has broken down.
How to say “breakdown” in French
“Breakdown” in French is panne.
A vehicle or installation is stuck because its working system has suddenly failed.
Example sentences with panne
La télévision est en panne depuis hier soir.
The television has been out of order since last night.
Tips for using panne
- Être en panne describes the state, while tomber en panne describes the moment a vehicle or device breaks down.
Other French words for “breakdown”
La déstructuration du système a créé de l'incertitude.
The breakdown of the system created uncertainty.