English–French

“periscope” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/peʁiskɔp/

Example

Avec un périscope, il peut voir au-dessus de l'eau.

Using a periscope, he can see above the water.

Illustration for périscope (periscope)

How to say “periscope” in French

“Periscope” in French is périscope.

A slim tube, often fitted with angled mirrors, that lets a hidden observer see over or beyond an obstacle.

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

Example sentences with périscope

Au musée, les enfants ont regardé à travers un périscope.

At the museum, the children looked through a periscope.

Tips for using périscope

  • Périscope is masculine, so the standard forms are un périscope, ce périscope, and des périscopes.

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