English–French

“ceiling” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/plafɔ̃/

Example

Le plafond est blanc.

The ceiling is white.

Illustration for plafond (ceiling)

How to say “ceiling” in French

“Ceiling” in French is plafond.

A flat horizontal surface overhead that becomes a cap on a scale.

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

Example sentences with plafond

Le plafond de la chambre est bas.

The bedroom ceiling is low.

Tips for using plafond

  • The noun is masculine, so standard phrases use un plafond and le plafond.

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