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“millimeter” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/milimɛtʁ/

Example

La lame fait un millimètre d'épaisseur.

The blade is one millimeter thick.

Illustration for millimètre (millimeter)

How to say “millimeter” in French

“Millimeter” in French is millimètre.

A tiny marked interval on a ruler for stating thickness, diameter, or another precise length.

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

Example sentences with millimètre

Le cadre dépasse du mur de quelques millimètres.

The frame protrudes from the wall by a few millimeters.

Tips for using millimètre

  • Millimètre is masculine, so the standard article is un, as in un millimètre and un millimètre d'épaisseur.

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