English–French

“rocket” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fyze/

Example

Nous avons regardé la fusée décoller.

We watched the rocket take off.

Illustration for fusée (rocket)

How to say “rocket” in French

“Rocket” in French is fusée.

A pointed body launched forward by the force of gases expelled from its rear.

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

Example sentences with fusée

Ils ont lancé une fusée d'artifice pendant la fête.

They launched a firework rocket during the festival.

Tips for using fusée

  • The use of fusée alone can be broad, while fusée de détresse means a distress flare and fusée d'artifice means a firework.

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