English–French
“drain” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/dʁene/
Example
Il faut drainer la cave après la pluie.
The basement must be drained after the rain.
How to say “drain” in French
“Drain” in French is drainer.
A channel carries liquid out of a space, or guides people and resources toward one place.
Example sentences with drainer
Le système permet de drainer l'excès d'eau sur le toit.
The system allows you to drain excess water on the roof.
Tips for using drainer
- With a place or event as subject, drainer can mean attract large numbers, as in drainer du monde.