English–French

“fence” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/klotyʁ/

Example

Ils ont installé une clôture autour du jardin.

They installed a fence around the garden.

Illustration for clôture (fence)

How to say “fence” in French

“Fence” in French is clôture.

A continuous barrier around a garden or property, separating it from the surrounding space.

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

Example sentences with clôture

La clôture marque la limite du terrain.

The fence marks the boundary of the property.

Tips for using clôture

  • Clôture emphasizes an enclosure or boundary, while barrière more often emphasizes an obstacle that blocks passage.

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