English–French

“embed” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃kastʁe/

Example

Il faut encastrer la prise dans le mur.

The socket needs to be embedded in the wall.

Illustration for encastrer (embed)

How to say “embed” in French

“Embed” in French is encastrer.

A part seated in a prepared cavity so that it becomes level with the outer surface instead of sticking out.

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

Example sentences with encastrer

Nous allons encastrer le four dans la cuisine.

We are going to recess the oven in the kitchen.

Tips for using encastrer

  • Encastrer takes a direct object, while the location follows with dans, as in encastrer la prise dans le mur.

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