English–French
“enamel” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/emaje/
Example
Il faut émailler cette casserole.
This saucepan needs to be enameled.
How to say “enamel” in French
“Enamel” in French is émailler.
A ceramic or metal surface transformed by a thin, glass-like covering into something tougher and more ornamental.
Example sentences with émailler
Elle a émaillé sa présentation de blagues légères.
She peppered her presentation with light jokes.
Tips for using émailler
- The English verb enamel closely matches the literal sense, but French also uses émailler de for something intermittently filled or decorated with elements.