English–French
“centimeter” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/sɑ̃timɛtʁ/
Example
Ça fait combien en cm ?
How many centimeters is that?
How to say “centimeter” in French
“Centimeter” in French is cm.
A small metric measure used to give the exact size of a short object or its thickness.
Example sentences with cm
La règle mesure 30 cm.
The ruler measures 30 cm.
Tips for using cm
- Small dimensions are commonly given in centimetres, while longer distances and many heights are commonly expressed in mètres.
Other French words for “centimeter”
La plante a poussé de cinq centimètres.
The plant grew by five centimeters.