English–French

“engrave” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁave/

Example

Je vais graver son nom sur la médaille.

I am going to engrave his name on the medal.

Illustration for graver (engrave)

How to say “engrave” in French

“Engrave” in French is graver.

A permanent line or inscription is cut into a surface and preserved as a record, design, or remembered impression.

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

Example sentences with graver

Nous allons graver les chansons sur le CD ce soir.

We are going to burn the songs onto the CD tonight.

Tips for using graver

  • Graver concerns a mark on a surface, whereas sculpter mainly forms a three-dimensional object.

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