English–French

“deforestation” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/defoʁɛstasjɔ̃/

Example

La déforestation menace les habitats naturels.

Deforestation threatens natural habitats.

Illustration for déforestation (deforestation)

How to say “deforestation” in French

“Deforestation” in French is déforestation.

A forest frontier receding as trees disappear and cleared land expands.

Full entry for déforestation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with déforestation

La déforestation accélère le changement climatique.

Deforestation accelerates climate change.

Tips for using déforestation

  • Déforestation describes a broad process, while déboisement often focuses more specifically on clearing or removing trees.

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