English–French
“residue” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁezidy/
Example
Il y a un résidu sur l'assiette.
There is some residue on the plate.
How to say “residue” in French
“Residue” in French is résidu.
A small remainder left at the edge of a process, whether as matter or as an intangible trace.
Example sentences with résidu
Le résidu de pesticide inquiète les consommateurs.
The pesticide residue worries consumers.
Tips for using résidu
- Résidu is common in technical or formal contexts, while reste is the more neutral everyday word for a remainder.