English–French

“put a hole in” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁue/

Example

J'ai troué mon pantalon.

I put a hole in my pants.

Illustration for trouer (put a hole in)

How to say “put a hole in” in French

“Put a hole in” in French is trouer.

A sharp force breaks through a surface, leaving one opening or many holes.

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

Example sentences with trouer

Le chat a troué le canapé avec ses griffes.

The cat made a hole in the couch with its claws.

Tips for using trouer

  • With a tire as object, trouer means to puncture it and cause a flat, while percer more neutrally describes making a hole.

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