English–French

“dent” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃kavite/

Example

La voiture a une concavité sur le capot.

The car has a dent in the hood.

Illustration for concavité (dent)

How to say “dent” in French

“Dent” in French is concavité.

A visible part of a surface that sinks inward instead of bulging outward.

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

Example sentences with concavité

Après le déménagement, le carton avait une concavité sur le côté.

After the move, the box had a dent on the side.

Tips for using concavité

  • In everyday descriptions, un creux or un enfoncement often sounds more natural than concavité for a small dent or hollow.

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