English–French

“material” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mateʁjo/

Example

J'ai besoin d'un matériau léger pour ce projet.

I need a lightweight material for this project.

Illustration for matériau (material)

How to say “material” in French

“Material” in French is matériau.

A selected substance that becomes part of a finished object or structure.

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

Example sentences with matériau

Le matériau recyclé réduit l'impact environnemental.

The recycled material reduces the environmental impact.

Tips for using matériau

  • Matériau is masculine, with un matériau in the singular and des matériaux in the plural.

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