English–French
“epicenter” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/episɑ̃tʁ/
Example
Les secours se sont rassemblés autour de l'épicentre.
Rescue workers gathered around the epicenter.
How to say “epicenter” in French
“Epicenter” in French is épicentre.
A surface marker aligned with a hidden source below, or the central point of an influence.
Example sentences with épicentre
La ville la plus proche de l'épicentre a subi de lourds dégâts.
The city closest to the epicenter suffered heavy damage.
Tips for using épicentre
- In earthquake contexts, foyer names the underground origin while épicentre names the corresponding surface point.