English–French
“limescale” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kalkɛʁ/
Example
Il y a beaucoup de calcaire dans la bouilloire.
There is a lot of limescale in the kettle.
How to say “limescale” in French
“Limescale” in French is calcaire.
Pale mineral matter that either builds a stubborn crust from water or forms a calcium-rich rock.
Example sentences with calcaire
Le robinet a des dépôts de calcaire.
The faucet has limescale deposits.
Tips for using calcaire
- French uses eau calcaire or eau dure for mineral-rich hard water, while calcaire alone usually names the deposit or the rock.