English–French

“roof” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/twa/

Example

Il faut réparer le toit avant l'hiver.

The roof has to be repaired before winter.

Illustration for toit (roof)

How to say “roof” in French

“Roof” in French is toit.

The upper shell of a building that keeps out weather and can become a usable platform when it is flat.

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

Example sentences with toit

Nous vivons sous le même toit depuis dix ans.

We have lived under the same roof for ten years.

Tips for using toit

  • The expression sous le même toit means living in the same home and can refer to family members or housemates.

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