English–French
“rust” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁuje/
Example
Les outils oubliés ont rouillé dans le garage.
The forgotten tools rusted in the garage.
How to say “rust” in French
“Rust” in French is rouiller.
Rust spreading across metal until its original shine and reliable function begin to disappear.
Example sentences with rouiller
Le vélo laissé dehors s'est rapidement rouillé.
The bike left outside quickly rusted.
Tips for using rouiller
- The causative construction faire rouiller means to cause something to rust, while rouiller alone usually describes the metal's condition.