English–French
“iron” in French
How to say “iron” in French
“Iron” in French is fer.
A hard, heavy metal shaped into rails, tools, cookware, and other durable objects, with rust appearing when it reacts with air and moisture.
Example sentences with fer
Un banc en fer est lourd.
An iron bench is heavy.
Tips for using fer
- Fer is masculine, so the material appears as du fer or le fer, while compounds such as un fer à cheval specify an object made or shaped from it.
Other French words for “iron”
Je vais repasser la chemise ce soir.
I am going to iron the shirt tonight.