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“evaporation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/evapoʁasjɔ̃/

Example

L'évaporation de l'eau est rapide au soleil.

The evaporation of water happens quickly in sunlight.

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How to say “evaporation” in French

“Evaporation” in French is évaporation.

Moisture leaving the exposed surface of a liquid and fading into the surrounding air.

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

Example sentences with évaporation

L'évaporation de l'eau fait sécher le linge plus vite.

The evaporation of water causes the laundry to dry faster.

Tips for using évaporation

  • In French science, vaporisation is the broader change from liquid to gas, while évaporation names the gradual surface process rather than boiling.

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