English–French

“gap” in French

French

Alsobrèche · disparité

Pronunciation

IPA/fɑ̃t/

Example

Il y a une fente dans la porte.

There is a gap in the door.

Illustration for fente (gap)

How to say “gap” in French

“Gap” in French is fente.

A narrow, elongated opening cut or left in a surface, like a slot in a door.

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

Example sentences with fente

La lumière passe par la fente du volet.

Light passes through the gap in the shutter.

Tips for using fente

  • Fente is feminine, so standard forms include une fente and cette fente.

Other French words for “gap”

Il y a une brèche dans le mur.

There is a gap in the wall.

Il y a une disparité entre leurs salaires.

There is a gap between their salaries.

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