English–French
“caliber” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kalibʁ/
Example
Quel est le calibre de ce pistolet ?
What is the caliber of this pistol?
How to say “caliber” in French
“Caliber” in French is calibre.
A precise size marker that extends naturally from a weapon's bore to a person's level or an action's quality.
Example sentences with calibre
Cette équipe est de calibre supérieur.
This team is of a higher caliber.
Tips for using calibre
- In figurative use, de gros calibre describes a person or action of high standing, not simply a physically large object.