English–French

“marsh” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/maʁɛ/

Example

Il y a un marais près du village.

There is a marsh near the village.

Illustration for marais (marsh)

How to say “marsh” in French

“Marsh” in French is marais.

A wet lowland that may stay soft and peat-rich while supporting water-loving vegetation.

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

Example sentences with marais

Les marais abritent souvent des amphibiens et des oiseaux.

Marshes often shelter amphibians and birds.

Tips for using marais

  • For a simple muddy place, bourbier or trou boueux is more specific than marais.

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