English–French

“carbon dioxide” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁbonik/

Example

Le gaz carbonique est inodore.

Carbon dioxide gas is odorless.

Illustration for carbonique (carbon dioxide)

How to say “carbon dioxide” in French

“Carbon dioxide” in French is carbonique.

A gas dissolving into liquid and connecting carbon dioxide with carbonic acid.

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

Example sentences with carbonique

La concentration en gaz carbonique a augmenté après la réunion.

The carbon dioxide concentration increased after the meeting.

Tips for using carbonique

  • For a fizzy drink, pétillant is usually more natural than carbonique when the chemical composition is not the focus.

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