English–French

“oversight” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ubli/

Example

Il y a eu un oubli dans la liste des invités.

There was an oversight in the guest list.

Illustration for oubli (oversight)

How to say “oversight” in French

“Oversight” in French is oubli.

A gap where an expected item is missing because attention or memory failed.

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

Example sentences with oubli

Je note toujours pour éviter un oubli.

I always take notes to avoid an oversight.

Tips for using oubli

  • Oubli is masculine, so the usual forms are un oubli and cet oubli.

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