English–French

“fossil” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fosil/

Example

Regarde ce fossile !

Look at this fossil!

Illustration for fossile (fossil)

How to say “fossil” in French

“Fossil” in French is fossile.

A preserved piece or imprint of ancient life, locked in rock and brought to light by digging.

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

Example sentences with fossile

Le musée expose un fossile de dinosaure.

The museum displays a dinosaur fossil.

Tips for using fossile

  • Fossile is a masculine noun despite its final e, so the usual article is un fossile.

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