English–French
“furrow” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sijɔ̃/
Example
Le tracteur a creusé un sillon dans le champ.
The tractor dug a furrow in the field.
How to say “furrow” in French
“Furrow” in French is sillon.
A single recessed line that cuts across a surface, from a furrow in soil to a wrinkle or groove.
Example sentences with sillon
Un sourire a laissé un sillon sur sa joue.
A smile left a wrinkle on her cheek.
Tips for using sillon
- Sillon is masculine, so the usual article is un sillon; for an ordinary facial wrinkle, French more often uses ride.