English–French
“deterioration” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/alteʁasjɔ̃/
Example
L'altération des aliments commence souvent lorsqu'ils sont mal conservés.
The deterioration of food often begins when it is stored improperly.
How to say “deterioration” in French
“Deterioration” in French is altération.
A substance, property, or state losing its original integrity through an unwanted change.
Example sentences with altération
On remarque souvent une altération du goût quand le lait est périmé.
People often notice a change in taste when milk is past its expiration date.
Tips for using altération
- For spoiled food, gâter or se dégrader is often more idiomatic than using the abstract noun altération.
Other French words for “deterioration”
La dégradation du bâtiment est visible.
The deterioration of the building is visible.
La détérioration de sa santé est inquiétante.
The deterioration of his health is worrying.