English–French
“metal” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/metal/
Example
Ce couteau est en métal.
This knife is made of metal.
How to say “metal” in French
“Metal” in French is métal.
A hard, workable substance that can be shaped into tools and parts and often carries heat or electricity.
Example sentences with métal
La sculpture est faite de métal rouillé.
The sculpture is made of rusted metal.
Tips for using métal
- For a material expression, French uses en métal: un couteau en métal; métal is masculine, so le métal.
Other French words for “metal”
Il porte un collier métallique.
He is wearing a metal necklace.