English–French
“cord” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔʁdɔ̃/
Example
Le cordon du sac s'est cassé.
The cord on the bag broke.
How to say “cord” in French
“Cord” in French is cordon.
A narrow soft line that can be pulled tight to secure an object or laid out to separate spaces.
Example sentences with cordon
Le cordon d'alimentation est endommagé, je ne peux pas allumer l'ordinateur.
The power cord is damaged, so I can't turn on the computer.
Tips for using cordon
- For a security or medical barrier, French normally specifies the function in phrases such as cordon de sécurité or cordon sanitaire.