English–French

“cavity” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kavite/

Example

Il y a une cavité dans cette dent.

There is a cavity in this tooth.

Illustration for cavité (cavity)

How to say “cavity” in French

“Cavity” in French is cavité.

An inward hollow or recessed space inside a tooth, an organ, or a geological formation.

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

Example sentences with cavité

On a repéré une cavité dans le mur de la cuisine.

They spotted a cavity in the kitchen wall.

Tips for using cavité

  • In everyday speech, a simple hole is often called un trou, while cavité is more technical or descriptive.

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