English–French

“lightning rod” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁatonɛʁ/

Example

Le paratonnerre protège la maison pendant l'orage.

The lightning rod protects the house during the storm.

Illustration for paratonnerre (lightning rod)

How to say “lightning rod” in French

“Lightning rod” in French is paratonnerre.

A metal rod high on a building channels a lightning strike safely into the ground.

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

Example sentences with paratonnerre

Le paratonnerre protège les équipements électriques du bâtiment.

The lightning rod protects the building's electrical equipment.

Tips for using paratonnerre

  • Paratonnerre is masculine, so standard forms include un paratonnerre and le paratonnerre.

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