English–French

“cast iron” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fɔ̃t/

Example

J'ai acheté une poêle en fonte.

I bought a cast-iron frying pan.

Illustration for fonte (cast iron)

How to say “cast iron” in French

“Cast iron” in French is fonte.

Molten iron poured into a mold and cooled into a heavy, heat-retaining material.

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

Example sentences with fonte

Une poêle en fonte demande un entretien régulier.

A cast-iron skillet requires regular maintenance.

Tips for using fonte

  • The noun is feminine, so cookware is described as une poêle en fonte, with en marking the material.

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