English–French
“decay” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/dekɔ̃pozisjɔ̃/
Example
La décomposition des restes alimentaires attire les insectes.
The decay of food scraps attracts insects.
How to say “decay” in French
“Decay” in French is décomposition.
A connected mass gradually loses its original form while breaking into simpler substances.
Example sentences with décomposition
Il faut prévenir la décomposition des aliments en les conservant au frais.
You need to prevent food from decomposing by keeping it refrigerated.
Tips for using décomposition
- French uses se décomposer for material undergoing the change and décomposer for causing a breakdown.