English–French
“ditch” in French
How to say “ditch” in French
“Ditch” in French is fossé.
A hollow trench separates adjoining ground and channels water, providing a natural image for a major gap between viewpoints or situations.
Example sentences with fossé
Le fossé entre la théorie et la pratique se remarque souvent.
The gap between theory and practice is often noticeable.
Tips for using fossé
- The final é in fossé is pronounced like the vowel in French été, so it is not silent as in many English spellings ending in a similar letter.
Other French words for “ditch”
Il y a une tranchée le long du chemin.
There is a ditch along the road.