English–French
“scrap metal” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛʁaj/
Example
On vend de la ferraille au marché.
Scrap metal is sold at the market.
How to say “scrap metal” in French
“Scrap metal” in French is ferraille.
A heap of worn-out metal objects and fragments set aside for scrap.
Example sentences with ferraille
La ferraille s'entasse derrière la maison.
Scrap metal is piling up behind the house.
Tips for using ferraille
- Ferraille is usually an uncountable feminine noun, so ordinary usage has de la ferraille rather than des ferrailles.