English–French

“punctured” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁse/

Example

Le pneu est percé.

The tire is punctured.

Illustration for percé (punctured)

How to say “punctured” in French

“Punctured” in French is percé.

A solid surface pierced all the way through, leaving an opening from one side to the other.

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

Example sentences with percé

Mon pull est percé.

My sweater has a hole in it.

Tips for using percé

  • For a flat tyre, French commonly uses crevé or à plat, while percé emphasizes a hole through the material.

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