English–French

“interval” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁval/

Example

Il y a un intervalle de dix minutes entre les trains.

There is a ten-minute interval between the trains.

Illustration for intervalle (interval)

How to say “interval” in French

“Interval” in French is intervalle.

An empty span between two endpoints, measured in space, time, numbers, or musical pitch.

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

Example sentences with intervalle

L'intervalle entre do et sol est une quinte.

The interval between do and sol is a fifth.

Tips for using intervalle

  • Intervalle is masculine: un intervalle and des intervalles; its final e is silent in pronunciation.

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