English–French

“recycle” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəsikle/

Example

Je recycle mes bouteilles en plastique.

I recycle my plastic bottles.

Illustration for recycler (recycle)

How to say “recycle” in French

“Recycle” in French is recycler.

A used object processed back into material for a new product.

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

Example sentences with recycler

À la maison, nous recyclons le verre.

At home, we recycle glass.

Tips for using recycler

  • French distinguishes recycler, which processes material, from réutiliser, which uses an item again without processing it.

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