English–French
“dam” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/baʁaʒ/
Example
Le barrage a été construit sur la rivière.
The dam was built on the river.
How to say “dam” in French
“Dam” in French is barrage.
A barrier spans a route or channel, stopping passage or movement at a controlled point.
Example sentences with barrage
Le barrage hydroélectrique régule le débit de la rivière.
The hydroelectric dam regulates the river's flow.
Tips for using barrage
- French uses barrage de questions and barrage de tirs for a sustained onslaught, not only for a water barrier.