English–French
“safe to drink” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/potabl/
Example
Cette eau n'est pas potable.
This water is not safe to drink.
How to say “safe to drink” in French
“Safe to drink” in French is potable.
A liquid, especially water, that can be consumed safely.
Example sentences with potable
L'eau du robinet est-elle potable ici ?
Is the tap water drinkable here?
Tips for using potable
- Potable has the same singular form for masculine and feminine, while the plural adds -s: un liquide potable, une eau potable, des eaux potables.