English–French

“pollution” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/polysjɔ̃/

Example

La pollution de l'air est un problème mondial.

Air pollution is a global problem.

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How to say “pollution” in French

“Pollution” in French is pollution.

A spreading layer of harmful substances from sources such as traffic or factories, clouding air, water, or soil and damaging its surroundings.

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

Example sentences with pollution

La pollution plastique menace la faune marine.

Plastic pollution threatens marine wildlife.

Tips for using pollution

  • Pollution is feminine, so the standard article is la: la pollution de l'air.

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