English–French

“scotch tape” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/skɔtʃ/

Example

Je vais utiliser du scotch pour réparer la boîte.

I am going to use Scotch tape to fix the box.

Illustration for scotch (scotch tape)

How to say “scotch tape” in French

“Scotch tape” in French is scotch.

A thin, clear sticky strip that joins paper, seals a package, or holds a small object together.

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

Example sentences with scotch

Il n'y a plus de scotch dans le tiroir.

There is no Scotch tape left in the drawer.

Tips for using scotch

  • Scotch is masculine in this sense, so the usual phrase is du scotch, while ruban adhésif is more formal and general.

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