English–French

“pollutant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/polɥɑ̃/

Example

L'usine rejette des polluants dans la rivière.

The factory releases pollutants into the river.

Illustration for polluant (pollutant)

How to say “pollutant” in French

“Pollutant” in French is polluant.

A harmful substance entering air, water, or soil and disrupting its natural balance.

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

Example sentences with polluant

Les voitures émettent des polluants atmosphériques.

Cars emit atmospheric pollutants.

Tips for using polluant

  • Polluant names the harmful cause, while pollué describes the environment that has been contaminated.

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