English–French
“congestion” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃kɔ̃bʁəmɑ̃/
Example
Les fêtes entraînent souvent un encombrement dans les transports.
Holidays often cause congestion on public transportation.
How to say “congestion” in French
“Congestion” in French is encombrement.
A mass of people or objects that presses into a space and slows or blocks what should pass through it.
Example sentences with encombrement
Le matin, il y a souvent un encombrement du trafic.
In the morning, there is often traffic congestion.
Tips for using encombrement
- For a traffic jam specifically, French commonly uses embouteillage, while encombrement also covers broader obstruction or overcrowding.