English–French

“liter” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/litʁ/

Example

J'ai bu un litre d'eau aujourd'hui.

I drank a liter of water today.

Illustration for litre (liter)

How to say “liter” in French

“Liter” in French is litre.

A calibrated containerful of liquid, equal to the space inside a 10-centimetre cube.

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

Example sentences with litre

J'ai acheté un litre de lait ce matin.

I bought a liter of milk this morning.

Tips for using litre

  • Litre is masculine, so quantity phrases use un litre and un litre de lait.

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