English–French
“earthquake” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/seizm/
Example
Il y a eu un séisme de magnitude 5 ce matin.
There was a magnitude-5 earthquake this morning.
How to say “earthquake” in French
“Earthquake” in French is séisme.
A sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that makes the ground move in waves.
Example sentences with séisme
En cas de séisme, suivez les consignes de sécurité.
In case of an earthquake, follow the safety instructions.
Tips for using séisme
- Séisme is masculine, so standard usage has un séisme and ce séisme.