English–French

“glue” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔl/

Example

J'ai besoin de colle pour réparer le vase.

I need glue to repair the vase.

Illustration for colle (glue)

How to say “glue” in French

“Glue” in French is colle.

A thin adhesive layer joining two surfaces so they hold together.

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

Example sentences with colle

Pour les travaux manuels, utilise un bâton de colle.

For crafts, use a glue stick.

Tips for using colle

  • Colle is feminine, so standard phrases use la colle, de la colle, and cette colle.

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