English–French

“intermittent” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁmitɑ̃/

Example

Le son est intermittent.

The sound is intermittent.

Illustration for intermittent (intermittent)

How to say “intermittent” in French

“Intermittent” in French is intermittent.

A lamp or sound switching on, stopping, and starting again.

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

Example sentences with intermittent

La connexion internet est intermittente.

The internet connection is intermittent.

Tips for using intermittent

  • Intermittent describes interruptions within an ongoing phenomenon, whereas occasionnel usually describes something that happens only from time to time.

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